Where to inject sermorelin
The areas where people inject Sermorelin under the skin, ways to rotate spots and label details, if a label exists.
- spots usually chosen under the skin
- Belly, thigh, upper arm sites
- Clear of the belly button
- 2 inches
- Each dose needs a fresh spot
- Rotate
Places to inject Sermorelin
It isn't FDA-approved for any use in people; it's sold as a research chemical. Because no FDA label exists, no official list of sites is available. For a shot under the skin, general advice names the belly area, front of the thigh or back of the upper arm.
- Belly area: find a place at least 2 inches from the belly button, and make sure you can pinch skin there.
- On the thigh, choose the middle area between the knee and the hip; the front or outer side works.
- Back of the upper arm: another person can give the shot more easily.
How to inject Sermorelin, one step at a time
- Use soap and water to wash your hands, then wipe the area using an alcohol swab.
- Fill the syringe to the correct line; if you're unsure of the units, use the calculator.
- Pinch a fold of skin, insert the needle at the angle your prescriber demonstrated and slowly push the plunger.
- Remove the needle, press gently on the spot with a cotton ball and place the used syringe inside a sharps container.
Changing where you inject
Each time, use a spot at least an inch away from the last one. Rotating sites reduces the chance of lumps or pits beneath the skin. Avoid areas where the skin is sore, bruised, red or scarred.
Learn more about technique with subq injection details and the MedlinePlus guide for shots under the skin.
Frequently asked questions
Where you inject Sermorelin, does it matter?
When injecting under the skin, people usually choose the belly, thigh or upper arm. Unless your label or prescriber tells you otherwise, stay with one area and rotate the spots within it.
Should I pinch my skin?
Ask your prescriber, since the labels we list leave this up to them. Many people use short insulin needles and pinch a fold of skin.