Sterile Compounding · Reference Sheet

Dosage Guide

Commonly referenced research dose ranges for the catalog. Tap any peptide to load it into the calculator with its typical vial size.

Before you draw

Pick your water volume first. Smaller vials (2–10 mg) are usually mixed with 1–2 mL of bacteriostatic water; larger vials (NAD+, Epithalon 50 mg) may take 2–5 mL. More water = lower concentration = a larger, easier-to-measure draw.
Use a U-100 insulin syringe. It reads in 100 units per mL, so every calculation here maps 1:1 to the syringe marks.
Start low. The ranges below are starting points commonly cited in research contexts — begin at the bottom of a range and adjust gradually.
IU vials work differently. HGH and hCG are measured in IU, not mg — the calculator switches to IU math automatically when you select them from the catalog.

Quick-Reference Dosage Chart

Micrograms per 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe, by vial size and water added. Double the draw for double the dose.

Water added ↓ · Vial →	2 mg	5 mg	10 mg	15 mg	20 mg	30 mg
1 mL	200mcg	500mcg	1,000mcg	1,500mcg	2,000mcg	3,000mcg
2 mL	100mcg	250mcg	500mcg	750mcg	1,000mcg	1,500mcg
3 mL	67mcg	167mcg	333mcg	500mcg	667mcg	1,000mcg
5 mL	40mcg	100mcg	200mcg	300mcg	400mcg	600mcg

Example: a 5 mg vial mixed with 2 mL of water gives 250 mcg per 10 units — a 500 mcg dose is a 20-unit draw. For IU products (HGH, hCG), use the calculator, which switches to IU math.

GLP-1 & Metabolic

Peptide	Typical dose	Frequency
Semaglutide	250–1,000 mcg	typically once weekly, titrate up slowly
Tirzepatide	2–10 mg	once weekly, increase gradually
Retatrutide	2–10 mg	once weekly, start at the low end
Cagrilintide	300–600 mcg	once weekly
AOD-9604	250–500 mcg	daily, often pre-cardio
5-Amino-1MQ	50–100 mg	daily

Healing & Tissue Repair

Peptide	Typical dose	Frequency
BPC-157	200–500 mcg	once or twice daily near the injury site
TB-500	2–2.5 mg	twice weekly for 4–6 weeks, then weekly
BPC-157 + TB-500	blend	dose per the BPC-157 and TB-500 components
KPV	200–500 mcg	daily
GLOW	blend	dose per component peptides
KLOW	blend	dose per component peptides

Growth Hormone & Secretagogues

Peptide	Typical dose	Frequency
CJC-1295 (with DAC)	1–2 mg	once or twice weekly (long half-life)
CJC-1295 (without DAC)	100 mcg	1–3× daily (short half-life)
CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin	100 mcg each	1–3× daily, often before bed
Ipamorelin	100–300 mcg	1–3× daily
Tesamorelin	1–2 mg	daily
Hexarelin	100 mcg	1–3× daily, often cycled
GHRP-2	100 mcg	1–3× daily, away from food
HGH	2–4 IU	daily
HGH Fragment 176–191	250–500 mcg	daily, often pre-cardio
Gonadorelin	100 mcg	1–2× weekly
GHRP-6	100 mcg	1–3× daily, away from food
Sermorelin	200–300 mcg	daily, before bed
Triptorelin	protocol-dependent	follow your research protocol

Longevity & Mitochondrial

Peptide	Typical dose	Frequency
Epithalon	5–10 mg	daily for 10–20 day cycles
MOTS-c	5–10 mg	2–3× weekly
NAD+	50–100 mg	2–3× weekly
FOXO4-DRI	protocol-dependent	follow your research protocol

Immune, Cognitive & Cosmetic

Peptide	Typical dose	Frequency
Thymosin Alpha-1	800 mcg–1.6 mg	twice weekly
Selank	200–400 mcg	daily
GHK-Cu	2–5 mg	daily (also used topically)
Glutathione	200–600 mg	2–3× weekly
Melanotan I	500 mcg–1 mg	daily until desired tan, then maintenance
Melanotan II	250–500 mcg	daily until desired tan, then maintenance
DSIP	100–250 mcg	before sleep
Dihexa	protocol-dependent	highly potent — follow protocol

Muscle, Performance & Hormones

Peptide	Typical dose	Frequency
IGF-1 LR3	50–100 mcg	daily, often post-workout
IGF-1 DES	50–100 mcg	daily, often site-specific post-workout
MGF	200–400 mcg	post-workout on training days
PEG-MGF	200–400 mcg	2× weekly
Follistatin 344	100–200 mcg	daily for 10–20 day cycles
PT-141	0.5–2 mg	as needed, 30–60 min before activity
LL-37	50–250 mcg	daily
hCG	250–500 IU	2–3× weekly
Oxytocin	5–10 IU	as needed
VIP	protocol-dependent	follow your research protocol
ACE-031	protocol-dependent	follow your research protocol

Vitamins & Injectable Compounds

Peptide	Typical dose	Frequency
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)	500–1,000 mcg	2–3× weekly
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)	1,000 mcg	1–2× weekly
Vitamin D3	10,000–50,000 IU	weekly, based on bloodwork
Vitamin C	200–500 mg	2–3× weekly
L-Carnitine	200–500 mg	daily or pre-workout
MIC + B12	1 mL	1–2× weekly (lipotropic)
Taurine	100–250 mg	daily
CoQ10	50–100 mg	2–3× weekly
NMN	100–250 mg	2–3× weekly
Alpha-Lipoic Acid	50–100 mg	2–3× weekly

This guide is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. These compounds are sold for research use; nothing here is a recommendation to use them. Always confirm any dosing with a qualified healthcare professional.