Overview
- Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices issued a public warning about so‑called Drip‑Spa or “longevity” vitamin infusions promoted for wellness and performance.
- The authority said these IV solutions are not authorized as medicines in Germany, so their quality, safety, and a positive benefit‑risk profile have not been demonstrated under drug law.
- Officials listed medical hazards that include vitamin overdoses, electrolyte or acid‑base imbalances, and allergic reactions that can escalate to anaphylactic shock.
- The agency also cautioned that IV errors can send fluid into surrounding tissue, allow air into the bloodstream, or overload circulation if the drip runs too fast.
- Medical experts say there is no reliable evidence these infusions help healthy people, and they urge people with cancer, kidney disease, or heart problems to be especially careful as providers continue to sell sessions in drip bars and some clinics for about €100–€400.