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Oxytocin

A nine-amino-acid neuropeptide famous for social bonding—also studied as a nasal spray for autism and anxiety.

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Neuropeptide

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Structure (cute edition)

Simplified amino acid chain for Oxytocin
2D chemical structure from PubChem ✨ real molecule sketch

This peptide is a short chain of about 4 amino acids—think of it as a tiny protein necklace on your label.

INCI: Neuropeptide · ~4 amino acids in our simplified view

FDA label data

Sourced from OpenFDA drug labels (public domain). Not medical advice.

Brand names: GUNA-GERIATRICS, Intimate, GUNA-AWARENESS, Oxytocin, Connection, Pitocin, Quantum Harmony, Resilience

Manufacturer: Guna spa

Indications

USES TAKE 15 MINUTES BEFORE MEALS

Warnings

WARNINGS Stop use and ask doctor if symptoms persist more than 5 days. If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Contains ethyl alcohol 30%

Research & public records

Counts and links from public databases (PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Wikidata, NIH drug nomenclature). Educational only — not medical advice.

Knowledge base: peptide hormone and neuropeptide — Wikipedia

PubMed: 37799 indexed papers (search PubMed)

Clinical trials: 1866 studies on ClinicalTrials.gov (view search)

ChEMBL: CHEMBL4303358

RxNorm names: 1 ML oxytocin 10 UNT/ML Injection [Pitocin]; oxytocin 10 UNT/ML Injectable Solution [Pitocin] (RxNav)

DailyMed labels: 41 SPLs

What brands say it does

Oxytocin is released during childbirth, nursing, and social contact. Intranasal oxytocin trials explore social cognition and trust; results are mixed. Pitocin is the prescription form for labor induction—not the same as wellness sprays.

Where you’ll find it

Labor wards (Pitocin), psychology research, and experimental nasal sprays.

Other names you might see

Love hormone Pitocin Neuropeptide

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