Why does oxytocin need cold storage?

Oxytocin breaks down in heat, so WHO recommends storage at 2â8 Â°C. Studies have found substandard oxytocin in hot countries where the cold chain broke.

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Oxytocin 5 IU/mL, 10 IU/mL Suppliers & Bulk Manufacturers

Available Forms: Injection

Available Strengths: 5 IU/mL, 10 IU/mL

Reference Brands: Pitocin®(US), Syntocinon®,Oxytip®, Oxytoc®, Gynotocin®(EU)

Category: Women's Health

Oxytocin injection (5 and 10 IU/ml) induces and strengthens labour and prevents and treats heavy bleeding after childbirth (postpartum haemorrhage). WHO recommends it as the first-choice drug for preventing postpartum bleeding. It should be stored at 2–8 °C because it loses strength quickly in heat. Reference brands include Syntocinon and Pitocin. PharmaTradz sources it for importers, hospitals and tenders, and shares GMP certificates and CoA before you commit.

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Product Description: Oxytocin injection is a vital pharmaceutical used in obstetrics to induce labor, strengthen uterine contractions, and control postpartum bleeding. Widely distributed in the US and EU, leading brands like Pitocin®, Syntocinon®, and various GMP-approved generics are available in 5 IU/mL and 10 IU/mL strengths. These injectable solutions are supplied in ampoules and vials, suitable for hospital and clinical settings. FDA- and EMA-approved, Oxytocin is a key component in women’s healthcare protocols. B2B wholesalers, pharmacies, and healthcare providers rely on its consistent quality and efficacy to support maternal care across regulated international markets.

Oxytocin — third party manufacturing & bulk supply

Oxytocin 5 IU/mL, 10 IU/mL is available through PharmaTradz for wholesale and bulk supply as well as on a third party (contract) manufacturing basis. Buyers sourcing this product generally take one of three routes:

Wholesale / bulk supply Stock or scheduled supply from an existing manufacturer. The fastest route where the product is already registered in your market.

Third party manufacturing Manufactured to your specification and packed under your own brand and label — suits distributors and brand owners building a portfolio in their market.

Dossier licensing Where a CTD, EU-CTD or ACTD dossier exists it can often be licensed for filing in your name, compressing market entry from years to months.

Indicative minimum order quantity

Oxytocin is supplied as Injection — an injectable dosage form, so the indicative MOQ is 50,000 units. Actual MOQ is confirmed by the allocated manufacturer against your pack presentation and destination market. See full supply terms for dossier formats, market availability and shelf life.

Manufacturers of Oxytocin listed on PharmaTradz hold site-level approvals across WHO-GMP, EU-GMP, USFDA, ANVISA and TGA, verified at onboarding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oxytocin breaks down in heat, so WHO recommends storage at 2–8 °C. Studies have found substandard oxytocin in hot countries where the cold chain broke.

10 IU intramuscularly or intravenously immediately after the birth of the baby.

5 IU/ml and 10 IU/ml ampoules, and Uniject pre-filled devices in some programmes.