Phoenix Plaza Medical CenterDr Neven Govender · Family Practitioner
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Hydration Drips in Phoenix

Can't keep fluids down? A drip replaces fluids and salts quickly when you're too sick to drink enough, whether it's gastro, the heat, an illness or a rough morning after.

Dr Neven Govender · Family Practitioner

Feeling dehydrated?

Same-day

Book a same-day slot online or WhatsApp us. We'll assess you, treat the cause, and put up a drip if you need one.

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⚠️ Go to an emergency unit for confusion, fainting, no urine for 8 hours or more, blood in your vomit or stool, severe stomach pain or chest pain.
PriceFrom R800
TimeAbout 30–60 min
Anti-nauseaIf needed
Open7 days a week

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Find the information you need

Choose a topic for more detail, or book an appointment to discuss your needs.

When a hydration drip helps

Gastro: vomiting & diarrhoea

Vomiting and diarrhoea drain fluids and salts faster than you can replace them. If you can't keep fluids down, a drip rehydrates you quickly, and we can add anti-nausea medication where appropriate.

Heat & exercise

Heat exhaustion, a long day outdoors or an endurance event can leave you dizzy, cramping and drained. A drip replaces fluids and electrolytes.

Hangover

Alcohol makes your body lose fluid. A drip with fluids and electrolytes, plus anti-nausea or pain medication where appropriate, can help you recover faster.

After illness

Flu, fever or a few days of not eating and drinking properly can leave you dehydrated and weak.

Signs of dehydration

Common signs

  • Thirst and a dry mouth
  • Dark urine, or passing very little urine
  • Dizziness, especially when you stand up
  • Headache and tiredness
  • Muscle cramps
  • A fast heartbeat

Drip or drinks?

Mild dehydration usually gets better by sipping an oral rehydration solution often. A drip makes sense when:

A drip may be the better option if

  • You're vomiting and can't keep fluids down
  • You feel dizzy, weak or faint
  • Drinking fluids hasn't helped
  • You need to recover quickly, for example to get back to work

Your appointment

What to expect

  1. Book or WhatsAppChoose a same-day slot online or message us.
  2. AssessmentWe check your symptoms, vitals and hydration, and look for the cause.
  3. Your dripFluids and electrolytes, with anti-nausea or other medication if you need it.
  4. Before you leaveWe check you again, give you a plan for the next few days and a sick note if appropriate.

Plan your visit

Find us at Phoenix Plaza

Phoenix Plaza Medical Center

Dr Neven Govender, Family Practitioner

Phoenix Plaza, 19 Parthenon Street
Phoenix, Durban, 4068
Get directions
Monday–Friday
8am–6pm
Saturday & Sunday
8am–4pm
Public holidays
8am–4pm

Call 031 500 4791
WhatsApp 082 767 2776

Common questions

Do I need a drip, or can I just drink fluids?

If you can keep fluids down and feel only mildly unwell, an oral rehydration solution is usually enough. If you're vomiting, dizzy or getting worse, a drip rehydrates you much faster.

How quickly will I feel better?

Many people feel better during the drip or soon after. How quickly you recover also depends on the cause, which we'll treat too.

Do you treat the cause as well?

Yes. This is a medical visit: we assess and diagnose you, give medication where needed, and arrange tests if something more serious is suspected.

How much does it cost?

Drips start from R800, depending on what's added. A consultation may also apply. WhatsApp us for current prices.

Does medical aid cover a hydration drip?

If the drip is medically needed, such as for gastro or dehydration, it may be claimable depending on your plan. Hangover drips are paid for by card or cash.

Can I get a sick note?

Yes, after your consultation, if you're not fit for work.

When should I go to hospital instead?

Go to an emergency unit if you're confused or very drowsy, have fainted, haven't passed urine for 8 hours or more, or have blood in your vomit or stool, severe stomach pain or chest pain.