--- title: "Ozone UV IV vs. Standard IV Drips: What's the Difference?" url: https://icryo-danielisland-sc.com/blog/ozone-uv-iv-vs-standard-iv description: "Vitamin IV drips add fluids and nutrients. Ozone UV IV treats a small amount of your own blood with ozone and UV light. Compare the two." lang: en --- Get Your Free Wellness Plan – Personalized just for you (https://icryo-danielisland-sc.com/free-wellness-plan) Daniel Island • Charleston & Surrounding Areas Open Now • Open until 7:00 PM (843) 972-8547 (+18439728547) Daniel Island (843) 972-8547 (+18439728547) # Ozone UV IV vs. Standard IV Drips: What's the Difference? Updated October 20, 2026 · 2 min read Image: Ozone UV IV compared with a standard vitamin IV drip at iCRYO Daniel Island (https://icryo-danielisland-sc.com/blog-images/ozone-uv-iv-vs-standard-iv-daniel-island-sc.webp) Both are given through an IV. Both are offered at iCRYO Daniel Island. But ozone UV IV and standard vitamin drips are completely different treatments. Here's how they compare. ## How a Standard IV Drip Works A bag of sterile fluid with vitamins, minerals and electrolytes flows into your vein over about 30–60 minutes. **Used for:** hydration, energy, immune support, recovery. Learn more in What Is IV Therapy? (https://icryo-danielisland-sc.com/blog/what-is-iv-therapy) ## How Ozone UV IV Works A small amount of your blood is drawn, mixed with medical-grade ozone, passed through UV light and returned through the IV in a closed, sterile system. **Used for:** immune and wellness support. Learn more in What Is Ozone UV IV Therapy? (https://icryo-danielisland-sc.com/blog/what-is-ozone-uv-iv-therapy) ## Side-by-Side Comparison | | **Standard IV Drip** | **Ozone UV IV** | | --- | --- | --- | | **What happens** | Fluids and nutrients added | Your blood treated with ozone and UV, then returned | | **Hydration** | Yes | No | | **Common goals** | Hydration, energy, immunity, recovery | Immune and wellness support | | **Screening** | Health review | More extensive, may include G6PD testing | | **Research base** | Nutrients well understood | Limited, mixed | | **FDA approval for medical use** | Not applicable to wellness drips | Not FDA-approved | ## Choose a Standard IV Drip If… - You're dehydrated or run-down - You've been out in the Charleston heat - You want energy, immune or recovery support - You want a well-understood, flexible option See Which IV Drip Is Right for You? (https://icryo-danielisland-sc.com/blog/which-iv-drip-is-right-for-you) ## Consider Ozone UV IV If… - You're interested in exploring ozone therapy - You understand the current evidence - You pass medical screening Read Is Ozone IV Therapy Safe? Who Should Avoid It (https://icryo-danielisland-sc.com/blog/is-ozone-iv-therapy-safe). ## Not Sure? Ask Us Our medical team can help you understand both options and choose what fits your health and goals. Ready to find the right IV for you? ## Ozone UV IV Therapy in Charleston, SC iCRYO Daniel Island is at **866 Island Park Dr Unit 101c, Charleston, SC 29492**, on Island Park Drive on Daniel Island with free on-site parking. We welcome clients from Mount Pleasant, downtown Charleston, North Charleston, Cainhoy, Hanahan and Goose Creek. - See our current intro offers: https://icryo-danielisland-sc.com/deals - Book your intro visit: https://icryo-danielisland-sc.com/book-now - Get your free personalized wellness plan: https://icryo-danielisland-sc.com/free-wellness-plan Questions? Call (843) 972-8547. ## Ozone UV IV Therapy FAQs What's the difference between ozone IV and a vitamin IV? A vitamin IV adds fluids, vitamins and minerals to your bloodstream. Ozone UV IV draws a small amount of your blood, treats it with ozone and UV light and returns it. Which one hydrates you? A standard IV drip, because it includes fluids and electrolytes. Which requires more screening? Ozone UV IV generally requires more screening, which may include tests like G6PD. Can I do both? Sometimes. Our medical team will recommend what's appropriate for you. iCRYO Daniel Island Team The iCRYO Daniel Island team helps clients across the Charleston area look and feel their best. ## Related Articles What Is Ozone UV IV Therapy? Process and How It Works Ozone UV IV therapy combines medical-grade ozone and UV light exposure with a small amount of your own blood. Learn how it works in Charleston, SC. https://icryo-danielisland-sc.com/blog/what-is-ozone-uv-iv-therapy Ozone UV IV Benefits: What It's Used For What do people use ozone UV IV therapy for, and what does research actually show? An honest guide to potential benefits from iCRYO Daniel Island. https://icryo-danielisland-sc.com/blog/ozone-uv-iv-benefits What Is IV Therapy? How IV Drips Work and Who They Help IV therapy delivers fluids, vitamins and electrolytes straight to your bloodstream. Learn how IV drips work and who they help in Charleston, SC. https://icryo-danielisland-sc.com/blog/what-is-iv-therapy Learn more about Ozone UV IV Therapy in Charleston, SC View the Ozone UV IV Therapy service page → https://icryo-danielisland-sc.com/services/ozone-uv-iv Start your wellness journey on Daniel Island Get Your Free Wellness Plan: https://icryo-danielisland-sc.com/free-wellness-plan Book Your Intro: https://icryo-danielisland-sc.com/book-now (843) 972-8547 (+18439728547) ## Structured data ```json [ [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BlogPosting", "headline": "Ozone UV IV vs. Standard IV Drips: What's the Difference?", "description": "Vitamin IV drips add fluids and nutrients. Ozone UV IV treats a small amount of your own blood with ozone and UV light. 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