How to Mix HGH

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) injections are commonly prescribed for growth hormone deficiency, muscle wasting, or anti-aging treatments. Proper mixing (reconstitution) and storage are crucial to ensure effectiveness and safety. Follow this step-by-step guide carefully.

How to Mix, Use and Administer HGH – A Step-by-Step Guide

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is used to treat patients with growth hormone deficiency (GHD), including adults with “age-related” growth hormone decline. HGH is prescribed on a very individualized basis. Brands and dosages of HGH prescribed will vary from patient to patient. However, no matter the dosage, type of injection, or brand of HGH, the procedure for mixing, giving yourself your growth injections, and storing the reconstituted solution is basically the same.

Your HGH will come in a powder form. To mix HGH you will need water for injection. This is usually bacteriostatic water, which is a sterile water made to inhibit the growth of bacteria by adding 0.9% benzyl alcohol or a salt solution, which prevent bacteria from growing.

Small needles such as insulin syringes are used to administer HGH, so these injections are relatively painless.

Preparing to Mix HGH

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Before you start, make sure you have:

HGH vial (lyophilized powder)
Bacteriostatic water (or sterile water, as prescribed)
1 ml or 3 ml syringe with a 23-25 gauge needle
Alcohol swabs
A clean, flat workspace

Step 2: Wash Your Hands

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Use an alcohol-based sanitizer if necessary.

Step 3: Clean the Vials

Wipe the rubber tops of both the vial for reconstitution and the bacteriostatic water vial with alcohol swabs.

Mixing HGH (Reconstitution)

Step 1: Draw the Water

Use a sterile syringe and draw up the prescribed amount of bacteriostatic water (usually 1–2 mL) into the syringe.
If using sterile water, note that the HGH must be used within 24 hours.

Step 2: Add Water to the HGH Vial

Slowly inject the bacteriostatic water into the HGH vial.
Aim the liquid against the side of the vial to prevent foaming or damaging the fragile HGH powder.

Step 3: Let It Dissolve

Do not shake the vial. Instead, gently swirl or roll it between your hands until the powder dissolves completely.

Giving the HGH Injection

Only administer your HGH injections as instructed by your healthcare provider or pharmacist. HGH is usually injected subcutaneously or just under the skin. You will be shown exactly how to administer your HGH injections. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles and syringes.

Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor
Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended
Follow the directions on your prescription label
Use a different place on your body each time you give the injection
Do not inject this medicine into skin or muscle that is red, sore, infected, or injured

Steps for Safe and Proper Administration of HGH

Step 1: Preparing for Injection

Use a new syringe and needle for each injection.
Wipe the HGH vial with an alcohol swab before drawing.

Step 2: Draw the HGH Dose

Insert the needle into the HGH vial and slowly pull back the plunger to withdraw the prescribed dose.
Inspect visually for particulate matter and discoloration. Once mixed, HGH should be clear and colorless. If the solution is cloudy or contains particulate matter, do not use it.

Step 3: Administer the Injection

HGH is usually injected subcutaneously (under the skin) in the abdomen, thigh, or buttocks.
Clean the injection site with an alcohol swab.
Pinch the skin, insert the needle at a 45-degree angle, and inject slowly.
Dispose of used needles properly in a sharps container.

How to Store HGH

Check with your healthcare provider or your injection kit’s prescribing information insert for specific storage of your HGH product. For most HGH injections, once reconstituted, you should store the mixed HGH solution in a refrigerator at 36–46°F (2–8°C). Do not freeze the HGH, after reconstitution, the growth hormone solution is extremely sensitive and freezing can damage the chemical structure.

It is advisable to mark the date of reconstitution on the vial. Bacteriostatic water-mixed HGH is usually good for 14–28 days. If mixed with sterile water, use within 24 hours.

How is a Low HGH Level Diagnosed?

The symptoms of low HGH levels include:

Lack of energy.
Inability to build lean muscle even when exercising.
Weight gain, particularly an increase in belly fat.
Erectile dysfunction, lack of sex drive, and other sexual health issues
Poor or disturbed sleep.
Anxiety, depression, or mood swings.
Memory loss and other cognitive difficulties.

If you are between the ages of 40 and 65 and experiencing any of the above, there is a good chance that you are suffering from age-related growth hormone deficiency and could benefit from HGH injections. However, the only way to know for sure if you have low HGH levels is with specific blood tests for HGH. If you suspect you may have low HGH, Contact Us today, and we can schedule your hormone tests.

When is the Best Time of Day to Give HGH Injections?

Studies have found that there really is not a better time of day or night to take HGH injections. What is important is that you take your HGH at the same time daily or weekly as prescribed. Our doctors suggest that you take your HGH injections at night. This way, they become part of your nightly routine, like brushing your teeth, and you are not rushed to do them when getting ready for work in the morning. Also, since most of your body’s natural HGH is made and released by the pituitary gland while you are sleeping, taking your HGH injections just before bed is closer to your body’s natural production of HGH.

Safety Tips for HGH Injections

Here is a recap and some safety tips for growth hormone injections:
Take your injections at the same time of day or night.
Always follow sterile procedures. Use a fresh sterile needle each time. Ensure your hands and the surfaces used are clean.
Never share your HGH pens or needles with another person.
Mix your growth hormone injection to your doctor’s specifications and instructions.
Select a site for your subcutaneous injection. Avoid the area directly around your belly button. Use an alcohol swab to prep the injection site. Be sure to rotate injection sites.
If you are right-handed, use your left hand to pinch a fold of skin and hold it up. Use your right hand to inject the HGH into the fold of the skin with the syringe or auto-injector pen. If you are left-handed, do the opposite.
Remove the needle quickly. DO NOT try to massage the area or rub the HGH in.
Once the needle is removed, use another sterile alcohol wipe to hold pressure on the injection site for a minute or so.
Always rotate your injection spot to avoid injection pain or inflammation.
Dispose of needles in an approved sharps container and follow all of your municipal rules for the disposal of needles and medical waste.

How To Get a Prescription for HGH

All growth hormone products for sale in the US require a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider for purchase. Kingsberg Medical is authorized to prescribe HGH online. Contact us today, and one of our healthcare associates would be happy to take you through the process of obtaining a prescription for HGH online and then show you how easy it is to buy your HGH injections from our products page.

HGH Injections for Sale in the US

There are several brands of prescription HGH injections available for sale in the US. They differ mainly in their injection methods – syringe vs pen – and/or dosages. Kingsberg Medical only sells the top-rated name brands of HGH.

Omnitrope is made by Sandoz Inc. and is available in 5.8mg vials.
Zomacton is made by Ferring and is available in 5mg or 10mg vials. There is also a 5 mg injectable pen.
Genotropin is made by Pfizer Inc and is available as MiniQuick® injectors in 0.4mg, 0.6mg, 0.8mg, or 1.0mg doses.
Norditropin is made by Novo Nordisk and is available as FlexPro® Pen injectors in 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, or 30mg doses.
Humatrope – made by Eli Lilly and available as 5mg vials
Saizen – made by Merck Serono and available as 5mg or 8.8mg vials

After consultation with our healthcare providers, we will determine the brand of HGH injections that is best for your symptoms, lifestyle, budget, and overall wellness goals.

Now that you understand how to mix and administer HGH injections, why not take the first step in finding out if HGH is right for you by filling out our Contact Us or Medical History Form?

This page is provided for educational purposes and should not be perceived as specific instruction on how to mix or administer HGH. Please consult with your pharmacist, product insert, or your doctor for medically approved guidelines on how to mix HGH.