IV Drip · Food Poisoning · 60-Min Response

Stop the vomiting. Rehydrate in an hour.

Doctor-led IV rehydration for food poisoning and gastroenteritis — delivered to your home or hotel anywhere in Dubai. Fluids, anti-nausea, electrolytes and a real medical assessment. From AED 599, usually within 60 minutes.

When IV helps

Symptoms that need more than sips of water.

Mild food poisoning resolves with rest and oral rehydration. The cases that benefit from IV are the ones where the gut has stopped cooperating — repeated vomiting, severe diarrhoea, classic dehydration signs.

  • Repeated vomiting that won't stop with sips of water
  • Watery diarrhoea more than 4–5 times in a few hours
  • Cramping, weakness, dizziness when standing up
  • Dark urine, dry mouth, headache — classic dehydration
  • Low-grade fever, chills, body aches
  • Symptoms started 1–48 hours after a meal (often shellfish, eggs, dairy, buffet food)
What's in the drip

A proper clinical rehydration — not a wellness drip.

1L Normal Saline or Hartmann's

Restores intravascular volume in 30–45 minutes — far faster than oral rehydration when you can't keep fluids down.

Anti-emetic (Ondansetron or Metoclopramide)

Stops the vomiting reflex within 10–20 minutes so the rest of the treatment, and recovery, can actually happen.

Anti-spasmodic (Hyoscine) if needed

Eases the cramping and gut spasm typical of bacterial gastroenteritis.

B-Complex + Vitamin C

Replaces water-soluble vitamins lost through vomiting and diarrhoea; supports energy recovery.

Electrolytes (Mg, K) as indicated

Replaces what you've lost. Magnesium and potassium drop fast with severe diarrhoea.

Doctor review + safety-net advice

We check for red flags (blood, severe pain, fever >39°C, signs of sepsis) and escalate to ER if needed.

How it works

From WhatsApp to relief — in about 90 minutes.

  1. 1. WhatsApp us

    Tell us your symptoms and address. A doctor reviews the case within minutes.

  2. 2. Doctor consultation

    Short video or phone consultation to confirm IV is appropriate and rule out red flags.

  3. 3. Nurse arrives

    Registered nurse reaches your home or hotel in ~60 minutes with the prepared drip and supplies.

  4. 4. 45-minute drip

    Anti-nausea works in 15 mins. Full drip runs 30–60 mins. Nurse stays the whole time.

FAQ

Common questions about IV for food poisoning.

How fast does an IV drip help with food poisoning?

Most people feel meaningfully better within the first 30–45 minutes of the drip — the anti-nausea takes effect in 10–20 minutes and the fluids restore volume quickly. Full recovery usually takes 24–48 hours, but the worst phase ends with the drip.

Can you come to my home or hotel for food poisoning?

Yes — our doctor-led nurse team reaches most addresses in Dubai within 60 minutes. We visit hotels, villas and apartments across Downtown, Marina, Palm, JVC, Business Bay, Mirdif, Hills and Arabian Ranches. Book by WhatsApp +971 52 320 1543 for the fastest slot.

How much does an IV drip for food poisoning cost in Dubai?

From AED 599 — this includes the doctor consultation, nurse home visit, 1L IV fluids, anti-nausea medication, B-complex, electrolytes, all supplies and sharps disposal. No call-out fee. Insurance reimbursement is often possible with our coded invoice.

When is food poisoning a medical emergency?

Call 998 or go to A&E now if you have: blood in vomit or stool, severe abdominal pain, fever above 39°C, confusion, fainting, no urine for 8+ hours, or symptoms in a pregnant woman, infant or elderly relative. Otherwise our doctor can assess at home.

Do you treat food poisoning in children?

Yes — our paediatric team treats dehydration from gastroenteritis in children from age 1. For infants under 1 year, severe cases, or any child looking lethargic, we recommend immediate A&E assessment first.

Why an IV drip instead of oral rehydration?

Oral rehydration (ORS) is excellent if you can keep it down. When vomiting is repeated, the gut isn't absorbing, or you're already dehydrated, IV is faster and more reliable — it bypasses the gut entirely and delivers controlled volumes within an hour.

Is this safe? Who delivers the drip?

Every drip is prescribed by a DHA-licensed doctor and administered by a registered nurse who stays for the full infusion and observation period. We use sterile single-use equipment and pharmacy-prepared medications — no van mixing, no shortcuts.

Healthcare should feel simple.

Send an enquiry and our team will come back to you — no waiting rooms, no run-around.

What patients say

Trusted by families and professionals across Dubai.

"Called at 8am with a fever, had a British-trained doctor at my door by 11. He sat with me for 45 minutes — not the 5 minutes I'm used to. Prescription delivered same day. Felt like having a proper GP again."
Sarah M.
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"We finally have one doctor who knows all of us. The kids actually like going. Follow-up calls happen without us chasing. Worth every dirham."
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"The 40+ marker report came back with a real conversation, not a PDF dumped in my inbox. Caught a vitamin deficiency I'd been ignoring for years."
Aisha K.
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"After surgery I dreaded going back to a hospital for dressings. Their nurse came every other day, the doctor checked in by WhatsApp. Healed faster than I expected."
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Post-op recovery, Dubai Marina
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"Fell ill on day two of our trip. Doctor in the suite within 90 minutes, full assessment, prescription to the hotel pharmacy. Genuinely NHS-standard care in Dubai."
Mohammed A.
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"My father refuses to leave the house. Aafiyah's team comes monthly, manages his medication, and treats him with such dignity. It changed everything for our family."
Lucia D.
Senior care, Jumeirah
Elderly Home Care
"Called at 8am with a fever, had a British-trained doctor at my door by 11. He sat with me for 45 minutes — not the 5 minutes I'm used to. Prescription delivered same day. Felt like having a proper GP again."
Sarah M.
Business Bay resident
Home Doctor Visit
"We finally have one doctor who knows all of us. The kids actually like going. Follow-up calls happen without us chasing. Worth every dirham."
James W.
Family of four, Downtown
Membership · Gold
"The 40+ marker report came back with a real conversation, not a PDF dumped in my inbox. Caught a vitamin deficiency I'd been ignoring for years."
Aisha K.
Executive, DIFC
Annual Health Check
"After surgery I dreaded going back to a hospital for dressings. Their nurse came every other day, the doctor checked in by WhatsApp. Healed faster than I expected."
Priya R.
Post-op recovery, Dubai Marina
Nurse Home Visits
"Fell ill on day two of our trip. Doctor in the suite within 90 minutes, full assessment, prescription to the hotel pharmacy. Genuinely NHS-standard care in Dubai."
Mohammed A.
Visiting from London
Hotel Doctor Visit
"My father refuses to leave the house. Aafiyah's team comes monthly, manages his medication, and treats him with such dignity. It changed everything for our family."
Lucia D.
Senior care, Jumeirah
Elderly Home Care
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