When may an infusion be appropriate?
A confirmed vitamin deficiency or impaired absorption in the digestive tract may warrant treatment. We assess your medical history, symptoms and, where appropriate, blood tests to determine whether an infusion is needed or whether dietary changes or tablets are sufficient. The product and route of administration are selected individually.
Fatigue, infections and recovery
Tiredness, exhaustion or burnout, frequent infections, recovery after surgery or illness, and strenuous exercise may prompt a medical consultation. With chronic inflammation or ongoing stress, we first investigate the cause and any possible deficiency. These situations alone do not establish a need for a vitamin infusion or a promise of faster recovery.
Contraindications: when an infusion must not be given
A product will not be used if you have a known allergy or hypersensitivity to an ingredient. Other contraindications depend on the substance, dose and infusion solution. They may include an existing excess of the relevant vitamin or an iron storage disorder when iron products are involved. Severe kidney impairment, advanced heart failure, decompensated liver disease or unexplained acute symptoms require medical assessment before a planned infusion; treatment may be ruled out.
Special precautions and consultation
Please tell us about kidney impairment, diabetes, pregnancy or breastfeeding, gout or raised uric acid levels, and all medicines, particularly any ongoing chemotherapy. We assess possible interactions and decide whether treatment is suitable and needs adjustment. In diabetes, we also consider the infusion solution and possible effects of vitamin C on blood glucose measurements.
Vitamin C: G6PD deficiency and kidney stones
Before high-dose vitamin C treatment, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD deficiency) must be ruled out because dangerous breakdown of red blood cells can occur. This precaution applies before high-dose treatment, not only above 7.5 g. A history of kidney stones, particularly oxalate stones, a tendency to form oxalate, or iron storage disorders must also be assessed beforehand. Oxalate stones and iron storage disorders are explicit contraindications for certain vitamin C products.