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Food Poisoning &
Stomach Flu IV
When you cannot keep fluids down, an IV is the fastest way back. Rapid rehydration with anti-nausea and electrolyte support, evaluated and overseen by a board-certified physician.
$295 in-clinic or mobile to you. Same-day appointments and walk-ins, based on availability.
Joint Commission AccreditedThe only one in Florida
What does the food poisoning and stomach flu IV do?
Food poisoning and stomach flu both cause rapid fluid and electrolyte loss, and oral rehydration rarely works when nausea and vomiting block intake. This IV bypasses the gut entirely, delivering a liter of saline with anti-nausea medication, an acid-calming H2 blocker, glutathione, B vitamins, and zinc straight into the bloodstream. A physician evaluates you first, confirms an IV is the right call, and the whole session runs about 45 to 60 minutes in our Joint Commission-accredited Surfside clinic, or by mobile visit to your home or hotel.
What is inside the GI Recovery drip
A liter of normal saline forms the base, paired with a targeted blend of antiemetic, acid-calming, antioxidant, and nutrient agents. A physician confirms the formula is right for you and can adjust it to your symptoms.
Zofran (ondansetron)
A potent antiemetic that blocks the serotonin receptors driving nausea and vomiting, so relief usually starts around the time the line goes in and recovery can begin.
Pepcid (famotidine)
An H2 blocker that reduces stomach acid production, easing the gastric irritation and burning that come with food poisoning and stomach flu.
Glutathione
The body’s master antioxidant, supporting cellular detoxification as your system works to clear the toxins and irritants that set off the GI distress.
B-complex and B12
Replaces the B vitamins stripped out by vomiting and diarrhea, restoring the energy metabolism and neurological support your recovery depends on.
Zinc
Supports the intestinal lining and immune defense, both important for repairing the gut and restoring normal function after the illness passes.
1 liter of saline
Rapidly corrects the dehydration caused by vomiting and diarrhea, addressing the most dangerous part of GI illness quickly and safely.
Compounds are USP-grade and the order is physician-approved before your line is started. Looking for the full drip list? See the complete IV therapy menu.
One session, one price
The Food Poisoning and Stomach Flu IV is $295, whether you come into our Surfside clinic or have it delivered to you across South Florida.
Food Poisoning & Stomach Flu IV
- Physician evaluation before treatment
- 1 liter of saline with anti-nausea medication
- Acid control, glutathione, B vitamins, and zinc
- Registered-nurse administration and monitoring
- Complimentary red light therapy (in-clinic)
IV therapy is self-pay; we accept all major cards, HSA and FSA, and Apple Pay, and provide receipts on request. Mobile delivery adds a $50 to $150 travel fee based on priority. If a separate physician visit is clinically required, it may be billable through our urgent care; ask at check-in.
Why same-day IV beats waiting it out
Food poisoning and stomach flu create a dangerous cycle. Your body desperately needs fluids and nutrients to recover, but your digestive system is too irritated to absorb anything you try to drink or eat. Every sip of water can come right back up, and the dehydration deepens by the hour. This is exactly why IV hydration is the clinical standard for acute dehydration.
The IV bypasses your stomach entirely, delivering fluids and electrolytes directly into the bloodstream while anti-nausea medication provides relief so your body can shift from crisis mode into recovery mode. B-complex and glutathione support energy and detoxification at a time when your body is under real stress. Most patients feel meaningfully better within the hour rather than losing a full day or more to the illness.
When to choose IV over the ER
For mild to moderate food poisoning or stomach flu, the care here is clinically similar to an emergency room: IV fluids, electrolytes, anti-nausea medication, and monitoring, but in a private, calm setting with little or no wait. The difference that matters most is the physician evaluation. A board-certified physician confirms an IV is appropriate and recognizes the warning signs that mean you belong in urgent care or the ER instead. See our stomach flu treatment overview for how we approach the viral side of this.
When you do need the emergency room
Some symptoms are not safe to treat with an outpatient IV. High fever, blood in the stool or vomit, severe abdominal pain, confusion, fainting, or signs of serious dehydration mean you should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you are unsure, call us at (305) 537-6396 and we will help you decide, or our physician will direct you the moment you arrive.
What to expect, start to finish
Medical evaluation
A brief physician assessment confirms the diagnosis and makes sure an IV is the appropriate, safe treatment for your situation, not something that needs urgent care or the ER instead.
Immediate comfort
You settle into a private, calm treatment suite. Anti-nausea medication typically begins working right around the time the line is placed, so relief comes early.
The infusion
The GI Recovery formula infuses gently over about 45 to 60 minutes. Most patients feel significantly better within 20 to 30 minutes as the antiemetics take effect.
Recovery and guidance
Before you leave, our team confirms you are stable and comfortable and gives clear guidance on nutrition and hydration for continued recovery at home.
In-clinic sessions include complimentary red light therapy running alongside the drip. The Food Poisoning and Stomach Flu IV is for adults 18 and older.
TrufaMED IV or the emergency room?
Most food poisoning and stomach flu cases do not need an ER, but some do. Here is how we draw the line, and why a physician evaluating you first matters.
A good fit for the IV
- Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea you cannot get ahead of with fluids
- Lightheadedness, weakness, or a dry mouth from dehydration
- Stomach cramping and the wiped-out feeling after a bad meal or a stomach bug
- You want fast relief in a private setting without an ER wait
Go to the ER or call 911
- High fever, blood in the stool or vomit, or severe abdominal pain
- Confusion, fainting, or trouble staying awake
- Signs of severe dehydration, or vomiting that will not stop for many hours
- A child with concerning symptoms, who needs pediatric care
For non-life-threatening symptoms. For a true emergency, call 911. If you are unsure, call (305) 537-6396 and we will help you decide where to go.
A physician evaluates you first
Because food poisoning can mask something more serious, physician oversight is not optional. A board-certified physician on shift confirms an IV is right for you, and a registered nurse administers and monitors the drip.
Dr. Gedalia built TrufaMED around physician-led protocols, Joint Commission accreditation, and a standard of care usually reserved for hospital systems. He oversees the IV therapy program and approves the formulary, including the GI Recovery drip.
Dr. Naidoo directs clinical operations and brings extensive emergency and trauma experience. His background is exactly what you want for acute GI illness: he knows when an IV is the right answer and when a patient needs more.
A board-certified physician leads every shift, seven days a week. This physician-first approach is why TrufaMED carries Joint Commission accreditation, a distinction held by only eight urgent care centers nationwide. Our lab operates under CLIA #10D2326945.
Food poisoning and stomach flu IV, answered
What patients across Miami ask most before coming in for an acute GI session.
When should I come in for food poisoning treatment?
Come in as soon as you can travel safely. The earlier you receive IV hydration and anti-nausea support, the faster you recover. If you have not been able to keep any fluids down for several hours, an IV becomes especially important to head off significant dehydration. Same-day appointments are routine, and mobile delivery is an option when leaving home is hard.
Is this the same as going to the emergency room?
For mild to moderate food poisoning or stomach flu, the treatment is clinically similar to what an ER provides: IV fluids, electrolytes, anti-nausea medication, and monitoring. The difference is a private, calm setting with little or no wait. For severe cases with high fever, blood in the stool, confusion, or signs of serious infection, the emergency room or 911 is the right call, and our physician will tell you plainly if that is where you need to be.
Does the IV include anti-nausea medication?
Yes. Our physician can give anti-nausea medication intravenously as part of your treatment. Zofran (ondansetron) blocks the receptors responsible for nausea and vomiting, so relief usually begins around the time the line is placed. That lets your body shift out of crisis mode and start absorbing the fluids and nutrients it needs.
How long will I feel better after the infusion?
Most patients feel meaningfully better within the hour. Nausea often eases first, then energy and clarity return as hydration is restored. Many notice a real change 20 to 30 minutes in, as the antiemetics take effect. Full recovery depends on how severe the illness is, but the IV tends to accelerate the process for most people.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
Walk-ins are welcome based on availability. For the fastest service, call ahead at (305) 537-6396 so our team can prepare for your arrival, or book online. Food poisoning does not happen on a schedule, and we do our best to accommodate urgent needs the same day. If you would rather not leave home, mobile delivery brings the same treatment to you.
What is actually in the food poisoning and stomach flu IV?
A liter of saline forms the base, paired with Zofran (ondansetron) for nausea, Pepcid (famotidine) to calm stomach acid, glutathione to support detoxification, B-complex and B12 to replace what vomiting and diarrhea strip out, and zinc to support gut healing. A physician confirms the formula is right for you before it is started, and the blend can be adjusted to your symptoms.
Will this help with stomach flu and gastroenteritis, not just food poisoning?
Yes. Whether the cause is a foodborne illness or a viral gastroenteritis (the stomach flu), the core problem is the same: rapid fluid and electrolyte loss your gut is too irritated to replace on its own. The IV bypasses the stomach entirely, so it addresses the dehydration, nausea, and cramping regardless of which one you are fighting.
Is the IV physician-supervised, and is it safe?
Every IV at TrufaMED is ordered by a board-certified physician and placed by a licensed provider in a Joint Commission-accredited clinic, the only one of its kind in Florida. The physician evaluates you first, confirms an IV is appropriate, and rules out anything that needs urgent care or the ER instead. The most common side effects are minor bruising at the site and a brief vitamin taste during the drip.
Can children receive this treatment?
TrufaMED provides IV therapy for adult patients. For pediatric food poisoning or stomach flu, contact your child’s pediatrician or a pediatric urgent care. If your child shows severe dehydration, persistent vomiting, lethargy, or other concerning symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Do you take insurance, and how much does it cost?
The Food Poisoning and Stomach Flu IV is $295 in-clinic and self-pay. If a physician evaluation is clinically required alongside the drip, that separate medical visit may be billable through our urgent care; ask at check-in. We accept all major cards, HSA and FSA, and Apple Pay, and provide receipts on request. Mobile delivery adds a $50 to $150 travel fee based on priority.
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Monday–Friday 9 AM – 9 PM
Saturday 11 AM – 11 PM
Sunday 12 PM – 8 PM
Walk-ins and same-day appointments based on availability. Mobile IV requires a booking.
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Phone (305) 537-6396
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IV therapy is self-pay. We accept all major cards, HSA and FSA, and Apple Pay.
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