Frequently asked questions
Is the Kids Myers Cocktail really worth $180?
Urgent care for a dehydrated child typically runs $200 to $500 with a copay, plus hours of waiting and exposure to other sick kids. The Kids Myers Cocktail at $180 includes the NP oversight, weight-based IV fluids, B-Complex, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and in-home delivery. For a child who needs hydration and immune support without an ER-level issue, it is the most efficient path to recovery.
How is this different from a standalone single-ingredient IV?
A plain hydration IV addresses fluid loss only. The Kids Myers Cocktail combines fluids with B-Complex for cellular energy, Vitamin C for immune support, and Magnesium for muscle and nervous system recovery. When a child is run down or fighting illness they usually need more than one of those at once, which is why the combination exists. Single-ingredient IVs make sense for very specific issues, the Myers is built for the common multi-factor recovery scenario.
Why does this take 40 minutes?
Pediatric IVs run at a slower drip rate than adult IVs by design. A smaller body absorbs fluids and nutrients more comfortably over a longer window, and a slower rate also reduces the chance of any vein irritation. Forty minutes is the right pace for both safety and comfort. Most kids spend it watching a show or napping.
Can my child get the Kids Myers Cocktail regularly?
For acute illness or athletic recovery, single visits as needed are the norm. For chronic immune support during a heavy school or sports season, once every four to six weeks is a reasonable cadence. The Nurse Practitioner will give specific guidance for your child's situation. We do not recommend weekly pediatric IVs without a clear clinical reason.
What if my child has never had an IV before?
We use pediatric-appropriate technique, the smallest comfortable catheter, and our nurses are experienced with first-time pediatric patients. You can stay right next to your child the entire time, and most parents find the home setting makes it dramatically easier than a clinic. The hardest part is usually the first 30 seconds of placement, after that they relax into it.
Do you accept insurance?
Mobile IV therapy is typically not covered by insurance. Ians IV accepts HSA and FSA cards, cash, and all major credit cards. If you need an itemized receipt for HSA or FSA reimbursement, email ian@ianiv.com and we will send one.
Why Ians IV for Your Kids Myers Cocktail?
Pediatric dosing, not adult math
Every ingredient is calibrated to your child's weight and clinical picture. We do not give kids half of an adult bag and call it pediatric. The Nurse Practitioner approves the specific formulation before the nurse arrives.
Treated at home, not in a clinic
Your child stays in their own bed, on the couch, watching their show. No waiting room, no exposure to other sick kids, no fluorescent lights making a feverish child more miserable. The nurse comes to you.
Medical oversight on every visit
A Nurse Practitioner reviews and authorizes every pediatric treatment in real time. A licensed nurse performs the IV. Reach Ian directly at 949-430-2422 or ian@ianiv.com with questions before, during, or after.
Who Books a Kids Myers Cocktail?
Your kid has been running a low-grade fever for three days, will not eat, will not drink much, and the pediatrician said to push fluids. They are not sick enough for the ER but they are not bouncing back either. A pediatric Myers delivers hydration directly, plus Vitamin C and B vitamins to support immune function. You skip the urgent care wait and the exposure to other sick kids.
Tournament weekend, two games a day, and your 12-year-old is cramping in the heat. Oral hydration is not catching up. A pediatric dose of magnesium plus IV fluids resolves the muscle cramps and rehydrates faster than Gatorade ever will. They sleep well, they play the next day.
Two days of vomiting, finally keeping water down, but still pale, tired, and lethargic. Pedialyte helps but it is slow. IV fluids restore volume in 40 minutes, the B-complex rebuilds what was lost, and Vitamin C supports the immune system as the gut recovers.
Finals week, four AP classes, club soccer, four hours of sleep. They are catching every cold their classmates bring home. A periodic pediatric Myers supports immune resilience with high-bioavailability Vitamin C and B vitamins, plus magnesium to help them actually sleep through the night.
Some children have legitimately limited diets, sensory food aversions, or GI issues that make oral supplementation unreliable. IV delivery bypasses the gut entirely, so the B-complex, Vitamin C, and magnesium reach the bloodstream at full dose. A pediatrician-aware option when oral supplements are not cutting it.
What $180 Actually Buys You
Here is what goes into a Kids Myers Cocktail and what each piece would cost separately.
| Cost | Label |
|---|---|
| $75 | Pediatric IV consultation and NP oversight |
| $60 | Weight-based IV fluids for hydration |
| $30 | B-Complex (pediatric dose) |
| $30 | Vitamin C (pediatric dose) |
| $25 | Magnesium (pediatric dose) |
| $50 | In-home mobile service (no clinic, no waiting room) |
| $180 - Best value for this combination | Kids Myers Cocktail (bundled) |
Get IV Therapy in 3 Easy Steps
Book online or call/text
Same-day appointments available. Call or text 949-430-2422, or book the Kids Myers Cocktail online. Share your child's age, weight, and what is going on.
NP reviews and approves your treatment
A Nurse Practitioner reviews your child's history and clinical situation, then authorizes a pediatric-appropriate formulation before the nurse ever arrives. Nothing is delivered without medical sign-off.
Nurse arrives. 40 minutes
A licensed nurse comes to your home, places the IV using pediatric-appropriate technique, and stays for the full 40 minutes. The slower drip rate is intentional, it keeps the experience comfortable and the dosing safe for a smaller body.
Where Kids Myers Cocktail Fits in Our Lineup
Our pediatric options scale by what your child needs, from simple hydration to fuller immune support.
| Price | Package | Step Up | Whats Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150 | Kids Hydration IV | Entry tier, pure hydration without added vitamins. | Weight-based IV fluids and electrolytes for fast rehydration. |
| $180 | Kids Myers Cocktail | Adds immune support, energy cofactors, and magnesium on top of hydration. | Pediatric Myers with B-Complex, Vitamin C, and Magnesium plus IV fluids. |
| $220 | Kids Immune Boost IV | Adds zinc and higher-dose immune nutrients for kids actively fighting an infection. | Myers base plus higher Vitamin C and Zinc for active illness recovery. |
Full Ingredients Breakdown
| Name | What It Does |
|---|---|
| B-Complex (pediatric dose) | Includes B1, B2, B3, B5, and B6, the cofactors children need for cellular energy production and nervous system function. In a Kids Myers Cocktail the B-complex helps a depleted child rebuild ATP and recover from the metabolic stress of illness or sustained exertion. Pediatric dosing is calibrated lower than adult formulations to match a child's smaller body mass. |
| Vitamin C (pediatric dose) | A direct immune support agent that helps white blood cells function and acts as an antioxidant during illness. IV delivery bypasses the GI absorption limit that caps oral Vitamin C at much lower bloodstream levels. In this pediatric formula the dose is weight-appropriate, supporting recovery without overwhelming small kidneys. |
| Magnesium (pediatric dose) | Magnesium relaxes smooth muscle, supports sleep architecture, and resolves the cramping that often follows dehydration or heavy athletic exertion. Kids who are sick, stressed, or training hard are frequently low. The pediatric dose calms the nervous system without the sedation an adult dose would cause in a smaller body. |
| IV Fluids (weight-based) | Sterile saline restores intravascular volume directly, which is the single fastest way to rehydrate a child who has been vomiting, febrile, or refusing fluids. Volume is calculated by the Nurse Practitioner based on the child's weight and clinical picture, not a one-size-fits-all bag. This is the foundation that makes every other ingredient work. |