For Runners, Cyclists & Gym-Goers

IV Drips for Athletes
in South Africa

Many recreational runners, cyclists and gym-goers book an IV drip around a big event, and if you compete under anti-doping rules you need to know one rule first: the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List prohibits IV infusions or injections of more than 100ml in total per 12 hours, at all times, unless received in hospital treatment, surgery or a clinical investigation. Our drips use a 200ml or 1000ml saline bag, so if you can be tested under the WADA Code (for example in a race with doping control, or as a registered or licensed athlete), do not book a drip without a valid Therapeutic Use Exemption from your sporting body.

For recreational athletes. If you are not subject to anti-doping testing, our most booked drip for training blocks and events is The V8, High Performance & Endurance (R1,700): glutathione, vitamin C, the Myers cocktail, L-carnitine, glutamine, vitamin B12 and a B complex. The Beast (R1,500) and The Kick-Start (R1,350) are lighter options, and Dr John Myers (R1,050) is the classic Myers cocktail. Every drip is given by a registered nurse after a medical screening questionnaire, under the protocols of our medical director, Dr Chris van Zyl.

Hydration first. On race day, drinking to thirst and following your event’s medical team is the standard advice; an IV drip is not a substitute, and for anyone who collapses or feels unwell at an event the race medical tent is the right place. See hydration drips, energy drips and all IV drip prices.

How to book, in 3 simple steps

  1. Book online. Choose your drip, a walk-in lounge (Sunninghill, Stellenbosch or Queenstown) or a mobile drip at your home, office or hotel, and a time at book.mobivive.co.za.
  2. Medical screening. You complete a short medical questionnaire before your drip, so anything that needs extra care is picked up first.
  3. Relax while a registered nurse gives your drip. Most drips take about 45 minutes; NAD+ is given slowly over 90 to 120 minutes.

How booking works. Book online at book.mobivive.co.za: choose a walk-in lounge (Sunninghill, Stellenbosch or Queenstown) or a mobile drip at your home, office or hotel. You complete a medical screening questionnaire first, and a registered nurse gives your drip under the protocols of our medical director, Dr Chris van Zyl. If you have a heart, kidney or liver condition, are pregnant or take chronic medication, tell us before your drip. Mobile visits carry a call-out fee of R400 minimum, or R150 per person for groups, covering the first 15km. Questions? WhatsApp us on 064 512 8018.

Drips athletes book & prices

V8 – High Performance & Endurance IV

Price: R1,700

Infusion time: about 45 minutes

Bag: 200ml or 1000ml saline, your choice at no extra cost

What it is

V8 is our high performance and endurance drip, given over about 45 minutes. It contains glutathione, vitamin C, the Myers cocktail, L-carnitine, glutamine, vitamin B12 and B complex.

Popular for

  • Runners and cyclists in a heavy training block
  • The days around a race weekend
  • Hydration after a long session in the heat
  • Pairing with NAD+ in the Athletic Endurance and Performance Programme

The Beast – Energy Boost IV

Price: R1,500

Infusion time: about 45 minutes

Bag: 200ml or 1000ml saline, your choice at no extra cost

What it is

The Beast is a B vitamin and vitamin C drip, given over about 45 minutes. It contains glutathione, vitamin C, the Myers cocktail and B complex.

Popular for

  • Long workdays and late nights at the office
  • Before a packed weekend
  • Shift workers wanting a vitamin top-up
  • A straightforward hydration drip

Dr John Myers – Liquid Multivitamin IV (Myers Cocktail)

Price: R1,050

Infusion time: about 45 minutes

Bag: 200ml or 1000ml saline, your choice at no extra cost

What it is

Dr John Myers is our liquid multivitamin, based on the classic Myers cocktail and given over about 45 minutes. It contains B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium and calcium.

Popular for

  • A first drip for people new to IV therapy
  • A simple, affordable vitamin and hydration top-up
  • Regular maintenance between bigger drips
  • People who prefer a short ingredient list

The Kick-Start – Super Immune Boost IV

Price: R1,350

Infusion time: about 45 minutes

Bag: 200ml or 1000ml saline, your choice at no extra cost

What it is

The Kick-Start is a vitamin C-rich drip, given over about 45 minutes. It contains glutathione, high-dose vitamin C, the Myers cocktail, vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin), selenium and zinc, and B complex.

Popular for

  • A vitamin top-up before or after travel
  • Busy weeks with little time to eat well
  • Getting back into routine after a long-haul flight
  • Regular clients who like a monthly drip

Frequently asked questions

Are IV drips allowed for athletes?

Not for athletes who can be tested under the WADA Code. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List prohibits IV infusions or injections of more than 100ml per 12 hours at all times, except those received in hospital treatment, surgery or clinical investigations. Our bags are 200ml or 1000ml, so tested athletes need a valid Therapeutic Use Exemption first.

Does the WADA rule depend on what is in the drip?

No. The rule is about the method: the total volume of IV fluid, more than 100ml per 12 hours, regardless of whether the contents are permitted substances.

Which drip do recreational runners and cyclists book?

The V8, High Performance & Endurance (R1,700) is our most booked drip for training and events. The Beast (R1,500), The Kick-Start (R1,350) and Dr John Myers (R1,050) are lighter options.

Can I have a drip the day before a race?

If you are not subject to anti-doping testing, yes, after medical screening. Tell the nurse about any medication, recent illness or heart, kidney or liver conditions.

Can a nurse come to our team or club?

Yes. Groups pay R150 per person for the call-out. Book each person at book.mobivive.co.za or WhatsApp us on 064 512 8018.

How often can I have an IV drip?

There is no fixed rule: it depends on your medical screening, the drip, your health and how you felt last time. Most clients book occasionally rather than on a schedule. Read how often you should get an IV drip.

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Medical direction: Dr Chris van Zyl mobivIVe’s IV drips are given by registered nurses after a medical screening questionnaire, under the protocols of our medical director, Dr Chris van Zyl, an HPCSA-registered medical doctor (registered as M.C. van Zyl, HPCSA reg. no. MP0287067). Last updated October 2026. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease; individual results vary. Consult your healthcare provider.