Where to inject MOTS-c
Injection spots people use for MOTS-c beneath the skin, how to rotate them, and what any label says if one exists.
- common sites under the skin
- Thigh, belly, upper arm
- clear of the belly button
- 2 inches
- a different site for each dose
- Rotate
Where to inject MOTS-c
It isn't FDA-approved for any use in people; it's sold as a research chemical. Because no FDA label exists, there is no official list of sites. General guidance for an injection placed below the skin names the belly, front thigh or back of upper arm.
- Belly: pick a spot at least 2 inches from the belly button, where skin can be pinched.
- Thigh, front or outer side: the middle area between the knee and hip.
- Back of the upper arm: the shot is easier if another person gives it.
Injecting MOTS-c, step by step
- Clean your hands with soap and water, then wipe the chosen area using an alcohol swab.
- Draw the right dose to the correct line; use the calculator to check the units if you're unsure.
- Pinch a fold of skin and insert the needle at the angle your prescriber showed you; then push the plunger slowly.
- Remove the needle, apply light pressure with a cotton ball and place the syringe in a sharps container.
Rotating your injection spots
Each injection needs a new spot, and it must be at least one inch from the last one. Switching spots helps prevent lumps or pits from forming beneath the skin. Don't use skin that's sore, bruised, red or scarred.
For more technique details, see subq injection and the MedlinePlus guide for shots under the skin.
Questions people ask
Does the injection spot matter for MOTS-c?
The usual choices for a shot under the skin are your belly, thigh and upper arm. Choose one area and rotate sites within it, unless your label or prescriber tells you to do otherwise.
Is pinching the skin something I should do?
Check with your prescriber; the labels we list leave this decision to them. Many people pinch skin folds with short insulin needles.