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Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes
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TL;DR
Oxytocin is a small hormone made of nine amino acids (the building blocks proteins are made from). The FDA has approved it for specific uses in childbirth.
Facts Index
| Fact ID | Category | Entity | Attribute | Value | Source |
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| oxytocin:title | identity | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | title | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:published | identity | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | published | 2026-08-15 | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:author | identity | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | author | Preppin' Peppers Editorial Team | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:topics | identity | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | topics | FDA-approved or specific-use, research | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:summary | content | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | summary | Oxytocin is a small hormone made of nine amino acids (the building blocks proteins are made from). The FDA has approved it for specific uses in childbirth. | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:section-1 | content | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | What it is | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:section-2 | content | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Oxytocin | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:section-3 | content | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | What it is | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:section-4 | content | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Research context and categorization | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:section-5 | content | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Status | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:section-6 | content | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Reconstitution notes (general) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:section-7 | content | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Dilution and handling notes (compound-specific) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:section-8 | content | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Handling and storage | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:section-9 | content | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Related reading | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:section-10 | content | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Tools and supplies | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:section-12 | content | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | What the research community gets wrong about oxytocin | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:product-gansulin-metal-peptide-pen | products | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | references product | Gansulin Pen · Reusable Click-Dial, 3 ml (1-60 Units) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:product-gansulin-3ml-cartridge | products | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | references product | Gansulin-Compatible 3 ml Glass Cartridge for Pens (10-Pack) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:source-pubchem-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov | source | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | NCBI PubChem CID 439302: Oxytocin (C43H66N12O12S2) - pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:source-www-uniprot-org | source | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | UniProtKB P01178: Oxytocin-neurophysin 1 proprotein (OXT, Homo sapiens), UniProt release 2026-03 - www.uniprot.org | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:source-dailymed-nlm-nih-gov | source | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | FDA/DailyMed: Pitocin (oxytocin injection, USP) label - dailymed.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov | source | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Uvnäs-Moberg, Am J Obstet Gynecol 2024: The physiology and pharmacology of oxytocin in labor and in the peripartum period - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-2 | source | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Tomova et al., Int J Psychophysiol 2019: The Other and Me: Effects of oxytocin on self-other distinction - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
| oxytocin:source-dailymed-nlm-nih-gov-2 | source | Oxytocin: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP: FDA label on DailyMed, U.S. National Library of Medicine (0.9% benzyl alcohol) - dailymed.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/oxytocin) (evidence) |
FAQ
- Is oxytocin FDA-approved?
- Yes, for specific obstetric uses—inducing or strengthening uterine contractions and controlling postpartum hemorrhage. Intranasal and behavioral-research applications are investigational and not FDA-approved.
- Is oxytocin on the WADA prohibited list?
- Oxytocin is not specifically named on the WADA Prohibited List among banned peptide hormones or metabolic modulators. Athletes should confirm current status directly with WADA, as catch-all clauses may apply case by case.
- How is lyophilized oxytocin reconstituted for laboratory use?
- The freeze-dried powder is dissolved in a suitable diluent such as bacteriostatic water. Final concentration equals the total peptide content of the vial divided by the volume of diluent added.