What is the yellow drip in a hospital? The 'Banana Bag' and its Pharmacology
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The distinctive bright yellow color of a hospital IV drip is most often caused by B-complex vitamins, primarily riboflavin (B2). This nutrient-rich IV, nicknamed a "banana bag," is commonly used to treat dehydration and various nutritional deficiencies, particularly in cases of chronic alcohol use.
