From the Research
Sermorelin is no longer good at temperatures above 8°C (46°F) after reconstitution, and it is recommended to store it in a refrigerator at 2-8°C (36-46°F) before reconstitution. The storage and handling requirements for Sermorelin are crucial to maintain its effectiveness in stimulating growth hormone release from the pituitary gland.
- Before reconstitution, Sermorelin should be stored in a refrigerator at 2-8°C (36-46°F) to prevent degradation.
- Once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water or sterile saline, it remains stable for about 30 days when refrigerated at 2-8°C (36-46°F) 1.
- Avoid freezing the solution as this can damage the peptide structure.
- Keep the vial protected from light by storing it in its original packaging or an amber vial.
- After reconstitution, handle the solution carefully to avoid contamination - clean the rubber stopper with alcohol before inserting a needle, use sterile syringes, and avoid touching the needle to any surface.
- Sermorelin is sensitive to degradation, so minimize exposure to heat, direct sunlight, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- If traveling, transport the medication in a cooler with ice packs. These strict storage requirements are necessary because Sermorelin is a peptide hormone that can easily break down when exposed to improper conditions, which would reduce its effectiveness in stimulating growth hormone release from the pituitary gland. It is essential to follow the recommended storage and handling procedures to ensure the quality and efficacy of Sermorelin, as supported by recent studies 2, 1.