What time of day should you inject hCG?
WHAT’S THE BEST TIME TO TAKE THE hCG SHOT? It doesn’t matter the time – morning, noon or night.
What needles for hCG injections?
hCG is dispensed in 10,000 International Units (IU) vials. The medicine comes in a package that contains a 10 cc vial of sterile liquid solution (diluent) and a vial of the powdered medicine. It looks like white powder that clumps together. For all hCG brands, the medicine will be mixed using the long 1-½ inch needle.
Do you inject hCG cold?
Preparing the injection Don’t use hCG liquid that hasn’t been refrigerated. But because cold liquid can be uncomfortable going in, feel free to warm it in your hand before the injection.
What needles for HCG injections?
Use a 1mL 5/16” insulin syringe and needle for injecting your HCG.
Is HCG injected IM or subcutaneous?
Generally, hCG injections are given intramuscularly, and are directed toward the buttock or the deltoid muscles. However, in obese patients the needle may not be long enough to reach the muscle layer, especially when the subcutaneous fat is thick, and consequently the intended i.m. injection becomes a s.c. injection.
Does it matter where I inject HCG?
The lower abdomen is a common injection site for hCG. It’s an easy site to inject, because there’s usually more subcutaneous fat in this area. Stick to the semi-circle area below your belly button and above your pubic region. Be sure to stay at least one inch away from your belly button.
How Long Can HCG be refrigerated?
As long as HCG is not reconstituted, it can be stored at room temperature between 68 degrees to 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Once HCG is reconstituted, it must be refrigerated and used within 60 days.
Does hCG make you leaner?
HCG is not approved for over-the-counter use, nor has it been proved to work for weight loss. HCG medications are required to carry a label from the FDA noting that the medication is not effective for weight loss.
Is it better to inject hCG in the muscle or fat?
For some people, it’s necessary to inject hCG directly into the body’s muscles with a thicker 22.5-gauge needle. This leads to a quicker rate of absorption. Injecting directly into muscle is usually more painful than injecting into the subcutaneous layer of fat below the skin.
Can I inject hCG into muscle?
How long is a short needle?
The length of the needle can vary some by manufacturer, but usually, from hub to tip, a long needle is about 32 mm (1.5 inches) and the short is about 20 mm (1.0 inch).
What gauge is short needles?
How Small Is Small Enough? Reducing needle size reduces pain and generally increases patient acceptance. The increasing popularity of the short, 31-gauge pen needle is a notable example.
How to get prepared for an HCG injection?
Get Prepared 1 Wash your hands and have your supplies organized in an easy to reach manner. 2 Roll the vial of HCG between your palms slowly to warm it up, but don’t shake it since it’ll bring down the effectiveness of the HCG. 3 Sterilize your HCG vials top and your injection site with an alcohol pad before you begin.
How do you mix hCG in a vial?
Use the large needle mixing syringe to add the recommended amount of bacteriostatic water to the mixture vial. If you are unsure of the amount of bacteriostatic water to use, check the instructions for your particular brand of HCG for the recommended dosage.
Can I self-inject hCG at home?
If you use HCG at home, your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist will give you specific instructions on how and where to inject this medicine. Do not self-inject HCG if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles and syringes. HCG can place you at higher risk for a blood clot.
Do you have to refrigerate hCG before injecting?
Take your hCG or sterile water out of the refrigerator 15 minutes beforehand so it hits room temperature before you inject it. Like brain freeze when you eat something that’s super cold, a cold injection can be a little jarring. How do you dispose of needles?