B-vitamin infusion · Myeongdong, Seoul
Energy IV drip Myeongdong Seoul: B vitamins and fluids for travel tiredness.
Korea's well-known garlic drip, a vitamin B1 derivative with B-complex, magnesium and fluids, given after a doctor's check. At RE:BERRY Myeongdong, two minutes from Myeongdong Station Exit 8.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Seung-Jae Baek, Chief Medical Director (licence No. 143338) · Updated 8 October 2026
Quick answer · What is Energy IV Drip?
An energy IV drip, often called the garlic drip in Korea, is an infusion of a vitamin B1 (thiamine) derivative with B-complex, magnesium and fluids over 30–60 minutes. B vitamins help the body turn food into energy, and the fluids rehydrate, so it may help tiredness linked to dehydration or poor diet. Evidence in healthy people is limited. There is no downtime after a doctor's screening.
- Session
- 30–60 min
- Downtime
- None
- Effect
- Same day; varies
- Repeat
- As your doctor advises
How it works
Why it is called the garlic drip
The vitamin B1 derivative used in this drip contains sulphur, which gives a brief garlic-like taste during the infusion; there is no actual garlic in it. B vitamins are cofactors in energy metabolism, so topping them up may help if you are low. Tiredness has many causes, though, and a drip does not replace sleep or a medical check for ongoing fatigue.
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Consultation
A doctor asks about your tiredness, sleep, medicines and health to make sure a drip is appropriate.
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Infusion
The drip runs slowly through a fine cannula in your arm over 30–60 minutes; you may notice a garlic taste.
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Carry on
The cannula is removed and you can return to your plans the same day.
Inside the clinic
A short rest in a private room
An energy drip has no visible before and after. Patients often say they feel refreshed after resting during the infusion, although effects vary from person to person.
A good fit if you…
- Feel tired from jet lag, long days or irregular meals
- Want a short rest with a doctor-chosen drip
- Prefer a non-stimulant option to more caffeine
- Understand that ongoing fatigue needs a medical check
Talk to your doctor first if you…
- Have long-lasting or unexplained fatigue (a medical check may be needed first)
- Have kidney disease, kidney stones, a heart condition or have been told to limit fluids
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have an allergy to any vitamin, preservative or ingredient in the drip
Compare options
How Energy IV Drip compares with similar treatments
| Treatment | How it works | Session | Downtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy IV Drip | B-vitamin and mineral IV infusion | 30–60 min | None |
| Vitamin IV Drip | Vitamin and fluid IV infusion | 30–60 min | None |
| Hydration IV Therapy | Fluid and electrolyte IV infusion | 30–60 min | None |
| Immune Boost IV | Vitamin C and zinc infusion | 40–60 min | None |
| Hangover IV Therapy | Fluid and electrolyte IV rehydration | 30–60 min | None |
Many patients combine treatments in one visit. Your doctor recommends a plan after examining your skin. See all IV therapy.
Your visit
From first message to flight home
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Message us
Send your concern and travel dates on WhatsApp (+82-10-5719-2084), LINE or WeChat. A coordinator replies in English, Chinese, Japanese or Spanish.
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Free doctor consultation
Skin analysis and photos, then a doctor confirms whether energy IV suits you. You get the plan and price in writing first.
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Same-day treatment
The energy IV drip takes 30–60 minutes in a private room, with no downtime, so you can head straight back out. Written aftercare in your language, plus WhatsApp follow-up once you are home.
Who reviewed this page
Dr. Seung-Jae Baek
Chief Medical Director · Korean medical licence No. 143338
JUVELOOK Meister & Speaker and Revinas Key Opinion Leader. Member of the Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Society (ASLS Korea), the Korean Academy of Obesity & Aesthetic Treatment (KOAT) and the Korea Filler Education and Research Academy. RE:BERRY Myeongdong is a KHIDI-registered foreign patient medical institution (Reg. No. M-2025-01-08-8519).
FAQ
Energy IV Drip questions we hear every day
Why do I taste garlic?
The vitamin B1 derivative releases a sulphur compound that some people taste or smell briefly during the drip. It fades within minutes and is harmless.
Will an energy drip give me a boost?
Some people feel refreshed, especially if they were dehydrated or low in B vitamins. In well-nourished people, studies show limited benefit, so results vary.
Is it a stimulant?
No. It contains vitamins, minerals and fluids, not caffeine or stimulants.
Does it hurt?
A brief pinch as the cannula is inserted, then usually just a cool sensation. A slower drip rate can make it more comfortable.
Can I combine it with a vitamin drip?
Yes, ingredients are often combined with a vitamin IV drip formula. Your doctor checks the total dose.
How much does an energy IV drip cost in Myeongdong?
Pricing depends on the drip formula and any add-ins, and on whether you book a single session or a course. The same price list applies to every nationality and you receive it in writing before treatment. See our price list.
Related treatments & guides
Thinking about an energy IV drip? Ask a doctor first.
58, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul · 2 min from Myeongdong Station Exit 8 · Open daily, weekdays 10:30–20:00, weekends 10:30–19:00.
General information, not medical advice. Suitability for any treatment is decided at consultation.
