Treatment of vitamin C deficiency
Scurvy
Vitamin C Drips
Doctor-ledat Dr. Torun’s Clinic
Boost your immune system and energy levels. Our high-dose Vitamin C IV drip delivers powerful antioxidants directly into your bloodstream for maximum absorption. It supports immune function, energy, and overall wellness.
The essentials.
- Treatment focus
- Boost your immune system and energy levels
- Price
- From €350.
- Courses
- 2 courses, from €1550. See all courses
- Delivered by
- Infusions given by our doctors and qualified nurses.
- Before treatment
- Health screening completed before every session.
- Products
- Pharmaceutical-grade vitamins and minerals.
Prices may vary based on individual assessment. Your clinician will confirm suitability, timing and aftercare before you begin.
What is a vitamin C infusion?
High-dose IV vitamin C delivers ascorbic acid in gram quantities, protocols range from a few grams up to 50-100 g in specialised settings, well beyond a normal dietary intake. It is used in both medical and wellness contexts.
Medically accepted or studied uses include:
- Severe vitamin C deficiency (scurvy)
- As an adjunct in cancer care
- As an adjunct in severe infections or sepsis, in some protocols
- Critical illness associated with oxidative stress
- Support for wound healing in deficiency states
It is also requested for wellness reasons such as immune "boosting", anti-ageing, fatigue and skin brightening. These wellness uses are popular but less firmly supported by evidence.
Support for collagen synthesis
Wound healing and skin integrity
Antioxidant effects that reduce oxidative stress
Vitamin C infusions may also reduce the severity of some infections and are studied as a possible adjunct in cancer therapy, though never as a standalone treatment. Some people report improvements in fatigue or energy.
Who may need this drip?
Scurvy
Also
- Patients with deficiency-related impaired wound healing
- Selected patients with increased oxidative stress: After careful clinical assessment
Before your infusion
Blood tests before your infusion
High-dose vitamin C can affect the kidneys and interfere with some lab readings, so safety testing is a priority. Core tests include:
- Renal (kidney) function tests: creatinine, urea and eGFR (very important)
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Electrolytes
A specific and important test is:
- G6PD deficiency test: essential to avoid the risk of haemolysis (red blood cell breakdown) in susceptible patients
Depending on your history, we may also check liver function tests and urinalysis. In higher-risk patients we consider iron studies (vitamin C increases iron absorption) and any history of kidney stones.
How your Vitamin C appointment works.
A simple, modern care journey so you know exactly what happens next.
Book your appointment. Book online in under a minute and choose a time that suits you.
Health Assessment. A brief health screen ensures IV therapy is appropriate and safe for you.
Your Infusion. Relax in our comfortable treatment room while your personalised drip is given by one of our doctors or qualified nurses.
Feel the Difference. Most patients notice improved energy and wellbeing within 24-48 hours. Follow-up infusions can be scheduled as needed.
Pricing
Clear, upfront pricing.
Multi-session packages offer a reduced rate when you commit to a course.
Prices may vary based on individual assessment. See our full fee list for all services.
Single sessions
Courses · better value
We accept
At home
Your Vitamin C infusion, at home.
Can’t make it to Tallaght? Your Vitamin C drip can also be arranged in the comfort and privacy of your own home, with the same clinical standards as a visit to the clinic.
Your drip is chosen after a doctor-led assessment, then given by one of our doctors or qualified nurses, with monitoring throughout the infusion.
Treatment at home depends on your medical assessment and where you live. Contact the clinic to check availability and fees for your area.
Book online →Risks and considerations
High-dose vitamin C is not suitable for everyone. Important risks include:
- Kidney stones: (oxalate nephropathy)
- Haemolysis in G6PD deficiency: which is why we test for it first
- False lab results: vitamin C can interfere with glucose testing
- Electrolyte imbalance
It is contraindicated in G6PD deficiency and severe kidney impairment, and used only with caution in anyone with a history of recurrent calcium oxalate kidney stones.
Our approach at Dr. Torun's Clinic
Safety comes first with high-dose vitamin C. Before any vitamin C drip, we review your history, arrange the necessary bloods, including G6PD and kidney function, and confirm the dose is appropriate for you. You are monitored throughout by our medical team.
Interested in a vitamin C infusion done properly and safely? Book appointment or see our full IV therapy services.
Book appointment →High-Dose Vitamin C Infusion in Dublin: Benefits, Safety and the G6PD Test
A doctor's guide to high-dose IV vitamin C: medical uses, honest evidence, and the blood tests (including G6PD) that keep it safe.
Read the doctor’s guide →FAQ
Vitamin C FAQs.
What is a high-dose vitamin C infusion?
It is the intravenous delivery of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) at doses far higher than tablets can achieve, from a few grams up to much larger amounts in specialised protocols. Because it bypasses the gut, blood levels reach concentrations oral vitamin C cannot.
Why do I need a G6PD test before vitamin C?
G6PD is an enzyme that protects red blood cells. In people who are deficient, high-dose vitamin C can trigger haemolysis, the breakdown of red blood cells. Testing G6PD first is an essential safety step, and we do not provide high-dose vitamin C infusions without it.
Is IV vitamin C safe?
It is safe for suitable patients when proper checks are done. Key risks include kidney stones, haemolysis in G6PD deficiency, and interference with glucose lab tests. It is contraindicated in G6PD deficiency and severe kidney impairment, and used cautiously in anyone with recurrent calcium oxalate stones.
Can vitamin C infusions treat cancer?
No, high-dose vitamin C is studied only as a possible adjunct in some cancer-care protocols, never as a standalone treatment or cure. Anyone undergoing cancer treatment should always coordinate with their oncology team before considering it.
What blood tests are needed first?
Core tests include kidney function (creatinine, urea and eGFR), a complete blood count, electrolytes and a G6PD deficiency test. Depending on your history we may also check liver function, urinalysis and iron studies, since vitamin C increases iron absorption.
