Kit comprises licensed intravenous sodium chloride solution and CE/UKCA Marked single Use medical devices from established manufacturers (e.g. BD, B. Braun), supplied via an MHRA Licensed broker and GPhC Registered pharmacy.
Individual components are manufactured under relevant medical device and pharmaceutical quality management systems (e.g. ISO 13485 for devices and GMP for medicinal products).
Single Use, sterile components intended for professional use only in compliance with UK medicines and medical device regulations.
IV vitamin starter kit
Description
The IV Starter Kit +250ml Sodium Chloride Bag is an all-in-one IV Vitamin Starter Kit curated by The Crystal Pharmacy to provide everything needed to safely and efficiently administer a single IV vitamin drip in a clinical or aesthetic setting. The kit combines a 250 ml Freeflex No. 1 sodium chloride solution bag with a high-quality Intrafix Air infusion set and a full range of BD IV consumables, including cannulas, needles, dressing and syringe. It is designed for trained healthcare professionals who wish to prepare and deliver prescribed IV vitamin or nutrient infusions by simply adding their preferred licensed vitamins or excipients to the included sodium chloride bag.
Bnefits
Provides a complete set of high-quality consumables for a single IV vitamin or wellness drip in one convenient kit.
Includes a 250 ml sodium chloride solution (Freeflex No. 1 Solution) suitable as a diluent for IV vitamins and other compatible excipients under prescription.
Intrafix Air Infusion Set (150 cm) offers reliable gravity infusion with integrated air vent and drip chamber for controlled administration.
Combination of BD-branded cannulas, needles, syringe and dressing ensures compatibility and trusted performance.
Reduces the need to source individual IV components separately, improving workflow and stock management for clinics.
Supports a smoother and more efficient IV setup process for both experienced practitioners and those new to IV vitamin therapy.
Suitable for use in aesthetic, wellness and medical practices operating under appropriate clinical governance and prescriptions.
Indications
Preparation and administration of a prescribed IV vitamin or nutrient drip using 0.9% sodium chloride as a diluent.
Use in aesthetic and wellness clinics where IV vitamin therapy is provided by appropriately trained healthcare professionals under prescription.
Clinical scenarios where a ready-assembled single-use IV starter kit is preferred for efficiency and convenience.
Initial setup of peripheral IV access and gravity infusion for short IV wellness treatments in adult patients, as determined by a prescriber.
Kit comprises licensed intravenous sodium chloride solution and CE/UKCA Marked single Use medical devices from established manufacturers (e.g. BD, B. Braun), supplied via an MHRA Licensed broker and GPhC Registered pharmacy.
Individual components are manufactured under relevant medical device and pharmaceutical quality management systems (e.g. ISO 13485 for devices and GMP for medicinal products).
Single Use, sterile components intended for professional use only in compliance with UK medicines and medical device regulations.
Composition
1 x Freeflex No. 1 Solution (250 ml 0.9% sodium chloride intravenous infusion in a Freeflex bag).
1 x Intrafix Air Infusion Set (150 cm) – gravity IV administration set with drip chamber and air vent.
1 x BD Veca-C Cannula Dressing – sterile transparent IV site dressing.
2 x BD Microlance 3 Pink Needle (18G x 2") – hypodermic needles for drawing up and/or injection into the bag or ports.
1 x BD Discardit 10 ml Eccentric Tip Syringe – Luer syringe for drawing up and adding vitamins/excipients or flushing.
1 x BD Venflon Peripheral IV Catheter Ported (20G 32 mm) – ported peripheral IV cannula for venous access.
1 x Venofix Butterfly Cannula (22G) – winged infusion set for peripheral venous access as an alternative to the Venflon.
Primary and secondary packaging for all items (individual sterile pouches and outer kit box).
Formulation
Single-treatment IV starter kit combining one 250 ml isotonic sodium chloride (0.9%) Freeflex bag with a full complement of single-use IV access and administration devices.
Freeflex No. 1 solution is a sodium chloride 0.9% IV fluid presented in a non-PVC, non-DEHP flexible bag with standard ports.
Intrafix Air Infusion Set is a medical-grade PVC or PVC-free tubing set with drip chamber, roller clamp and air vent designed for gravity infusion.
BD Microlance needles, BD Discardit syringe, BD Venflon cannula and Venofix butterfly cannula are sterile, single-use medical devices with standard Luer/Luer-lock connections.
Packaging
Each component (IV bag, infusion set, cannulas, needles, syringe, dressing) is individually sterile-packaged in peel-open medical-grade pouches or manufacturer cartons.
All components are supplied together in a single outer kit box labelled as "IV Starter Kit +250ml Sodium Chloride Bag" or "IV Vitamin Starter Kit".
Outer packaging displays supplier (The Crystal Pharmacy), product name and contents list; individual items retain original manufacturer labelling and batch/expiry details.
Usage
For professional use only; the kit must be used by appropriately trained healthcare professionals working under a valid prescription and local clinical protocols.
Verify the integrity and expiry date of each individually packed component before use; do not use if any packaging is damaged or expired.
Prepare the IV vitamin or nutrient regimen according to the prescriber’s instructions, referencing each medicine’s official product information.
Using aseptic technique, add the prescribed vitamins or excipients to the Freeflex No. 1 sodium chloride bag with the supplied BD syringe and needles, following compatibility and dilution guidelines.
Select either the BD Venflon peripheral IV catheter (20G, ported) or the Venofix butterfly cannula (22G) for venous access, and insert according to standard cannulation practice.
Secure the IV site with the BD Veca-C Cannula Dressing after establishing venous access.
Attach the Intrafix Air Infusion Set to the sodium chloride bag, prime the line carefully to remove air, and then connect to the IV cannula using aseptic technique.
Adjust the flow rate using the Intrafix roller clamp and drip chamber to deliver the infusion over the prescribed time, monitoring the patient throughout.
Dispose of all sharps and used components in appropriate clinical waste and sharps containers immediately after use; do not reuse any component.
Document the infusion, including batch numbers and doses of any medicines added, in the patient’s clinical records in accordance with local documentation requirements.
Contraindications
Use is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity or allergy to 0.9% sodium chloride solution or to any of the added vitamins/medicines as specified in their product information.
Do not use in patients where the prescribing clinician has deemed IV therapy or the planned IV vitamin protocol to be clinically inappropriate (for example due to certain cardiac, renal, hepatic or electrolyte disorders).
Do not use any item if its sterile packaging is opened, damaged or past the printed expiry date.
Not intended for self-administration or use outside a regulated clinical environment with trained healthcare staff.
Peripheral IV access should not be established at sites with signs of infection, thrombosis, severe oedema or compromised circulation.
Adverse Effects
Potential adverse effects are related primarily to the added IV vitamins or medicines, including possible hypersensitivity, infusion reactions or changes in laboratory parameters as outlined in their official product information.
General risks associated with IV cannulation and infusion include local pain, bruising, phlebitis, infiltration, extravasation, infection at the cannula site and, rarely, systemic infection or sepsis if aseptic technique is not followed.
Incorrect priming or line management may result in air entering the infusion system, with a risk of air embolism if not identified and resolved.
Improper dose or rate of infusion of added medicines may lead to fluid overload, electrolyte imbalance or other systemic reactions.
Any serious or unexpected adverse event should be managed according to local emergency protocols and reported through appropriate pharmacovigilance systems.
Storage Conditions
Store the kit and its components in a clean, dry environment at controlled room temperature, away from excessive heat and direct sunlight.
Follow any specific storage instructions on the Freeflex No. 1 sodium chloride bag (e.g. do not freeze; protect from excessive heat) and any additional medicines to be used with the kit.
Keep all components in their original packaging until immediately before use to maintain sterility and product integrity.
Store out of reach of unauthorised persons, in accordance with local guidance for medicines and medical devices storage.
Do not use any component after the expiry date shown on its packaging.
Duration
The kit is designed for a single IV infusion session. Actual infusion duration (commonly around 30\u201390 minutes) and any repeat treatment schedule are determined by the prescribing clinician based on the chosen IV protocol and patient needs.
Onset
Not fixed for the kit itself; perceived effects such as improved energy or wellbeing depend on the specific vitamins or excipients added, the doses used and individual patient factors. Pharmacological onset and duration of action are governed by the individual medicines administered rather than by the consumables in the kit.
