Product Summary
REVIV was established in 2010 and promotes itself as the market leader in IV nutritional therapies. By the end of 2015 they could demonstrate 31,200 treatments performed worldwide, emanating from both globally based flagship clinic locations in the USA, UK and South Africa, which just offer REVIV treatments, and so called REVIV Express partner clinics.
REVIV believe that their global branding is key, hence they often promote their brand through A-lister celebrities, but maintain that having a sound medical base is also paramount.
How does it work?
The REVIV brand offers both IV hydration and instant booster shots as part of their portfolio.
Intravenous or IV Nutritional Therapy using Intravita products delivers a specific cocktail of electrolytes, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients directly into your bloodstream - intravenously through insertion of a cannula into a vein in your arm.
What does it contain?
The REVIV range uses a variety of primary components which can then be utilised to formulate their proprietary IV infusions. Core ingredients in their range include glutathione and a vitamin B-complex 100 which is a solution that contains thiamine hydrochloride (100mg), riboflavin 5’ phosphate sodium (2mg), pyridoxine hydrochloride (2mg), dexpanthenol (2mg) and niacinamide (100mg) per millilitre of solution. Also, magnesium sulphate which is in a 100ml, 5% dextrose solution and is available in 1 or 2% concentrations, the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) Ketorolac (Toradol) for pain relief and Pepcid (Famotidine) which is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist.
REVIV is the only range on the market which incorporates an anti-emetic in the form of Ondansetron (Zofran) as a prevention against nausea and vomiting (included in the Ultraviv and Royal Flush) and a steroid in the form of Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (Decadron).
What do they claim to treat?
To restore the body’s hydration to maximum levels, particularly relevant for athletes. For recovery from illness, hangovers or jet-lag. Restoring your immune system and general health and wellness. Fighting free radical damage in the skin and aiding anti-ageing.
Some REVIV products can be combined (such as the Ultraviv and Megaboost in the Royal Flush product) to address those individuals who are completely run-down and physically drained.
Licenced status
Supplements providing that no medical claim is made about them. UK regulators are looking at whether the use of an anti-emetic means that it falls under their scope of further regulation.
Should be used by
Train medical practitioners (doctors, dentists, NIPs and nurses).
Product range
Hydromax is aimed at replenishing the hydration of the body post athletic activity with fluids fortified with electrolytes and antioxidants, as well as flushing out lactic acid and other toxins.
Ultraviv is aimed at refreshing the body following fatigue due to sleep deprivation, work stress or overindulgence and partying.
MegaBoost is REVIV’s signature vitamin infusion, filled with electrolytes, minerals and antioxidants to restore hydration, boost the immune system and deliver an energy boost.
VitaGlow is targeted as an anti-ageing IV infusion to rejuvenate the skin with high doses of the antioxidant glutathione.
Royal Flush is the Rolls Royce of the REVIV offering, their premium IV infusion which combines the recovery benefits of the Ultraviv with cleansing and detoxifying strengths of the Megaboost; aimed at those ‘living life to the extreme’.
The REVIV range also includes additional Booster Shots or single injections of key ingredients. These include the vitamin B-12 booster (Cyanocobalamin USP 1000 mcg/ml) to increase natural energy levels, boost the immune system and regulate sleep, mood and appetite cycles, the Slimboost to maximise energy and fitness via vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants to enhance metabolism and promote natural weight loss, and Vitaboost (Glutathione), the total body booster, to improve wellness, reduce the effects of stress and free radicals and aid anti-ageing.
Not to be used in
Pregnant or breast feeding women or the elderly.
Those with heart or kidney problems, shortness of breath, neurological conditions, uncontrolled diabetes, problems with blood clotting, those who have had a recent trauma (such as accident or illness), or are currently showing signs of fever or illness.
Duration of effects
Most people will feel well immediately after completion of their first IV therapy and go on to feel a sense of general wellness and increased energy for several days.
Reported side effects
Minor side effects from this treatment include bruising and tenderness at the needle insertion point, with potential for inflammation of the vein (thrombophlebitis) due to the cannulation. These should be temporary and normally resolve in two or three days.
Some people may feel a little faint or light headed immediately after treatment and need to wait before leaving the clinic.
Various complications can occur both during and after intravenous cannulation including pain, difficulty introducing the cannula, arterial puncture, blood clot formation, infection and necrosis. Rarely an allergic reaction could cause anaphylaxis.
Costs
The REVIV intravenous treatments cost up to £199 per session (£149 for the Hydromax), or £349 for the Royal Flush premium product, with the booster injections costing up to £85.
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