Keep Band-aid or gauze with Coban in place for 1 hour.
Cold packs and arm elevation can be used for any bruising, pain relief, and to decrease swelling at the IV site.
Swelling should be significantly reduced in 24 hours.
Post IV infusion symptoms are uncommon. Dehydration is the cause of most symptoms and concerns.
We encourage drinking at least 1–2 16oz bottles of water after your infusion.
If enough water is not consumed, you may experience any of the following symptoms:
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Joint pain
- Blurred vision
- Cramping (GI and muscular)
- Mental confusion
- Disorientation

Patients generally feel better right away. Due to a busy lifestyle, many people are chronically dehydrated and deficient in vitamins and minerals causing them to not feel well. Once the patient is hydrated and the nutrients are replaced, their symptoms improve quickly.
Patients sometimes feel tired or unwell. These patients are generally in the process of detoxifying. When toxins are pulled out of tissues, they re-enter the bloodstream. They remain poisons, but they are now on their way OUT instead of on their way IN. Even when patients do not feel well at this stage, the process is one of healing and cleansing. After this period, an overall improvement in one’s sense of well-being is generally reported.

Significant swelling over the IV site
Redness over the vein that is increasing in size
Pain in the vein/arm that is not improving over an 8–12-hour period
Headache that does not resolve with increased hydration or over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen

If you feel like you are having a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.