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Oxytocin (peptide) OXY

The same oxytocin hormone, usually referring to a compounded or nasal-spray version used off-label for emotional or social effects rather than its approved use in childbirth. Studies on nasal oxytocin for social behavior show inconsistent results that vary by dose and by person.

Also known as Pitocin

Effects Libido Mood

Routes Nasal

Legal status Prescription drug

WADA Not listed

Reported dosing

Limited data

What has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.

Typical dose Same as oxytocin: 20-40 IU intranasal (off-label use)

Reported range 20-40 IU per dose, off-label intranasal use

Route Intranasal

Frequency Once or twice daily

Duration Ongoing (off-label use)

Refers to the compounded/research-chemical intranasal form as distinct from the FDA-approved IV product; not separately approved, and formulation quality/dosing is not standardized.

Where this comes from Off-label clinical research; compounding-pharmacy literature

Human data for this compound is limited. Read the figures above as a record of reported use rather than established dosing.