Peptide Dosage Chart

Use the chart to quickly reference dose, frequency, timing, typical duration, and additional notes for each peptide.

Peptide Dosage & Reconstitution Chart

Compare vial size, BAC water, U-100 insulin syringe units per dose, timing, frequency, and typical duration.

Peptide	Research Focus	Vial Size	BAC Water	Dose Amount (U-100 Syringe Units)	Timing	Frequency	Typical Duration	Helpful Note
BPC-157	Recovery	10 mg	2 mL	10 units	Anytime	1–2 times daily	8–12 weeks	Often paired with TB-500.
TB-500	Recovery	10 mg	1 mL	25 units	Anytime	2 times weekly	4–8 weeks	Commonly discussed for systemic recovery.
Ipamorelin	Weight / GH	10 mg	3 mL	9 units	AM / PM	5 days on, 2 days off	8 weeks on, 8 weeks off	Frequently paired with CJC-1295 No DAC.
Tesamorelin	Body Composition	10 mg	2 mL	20 units	AM / PM	5 days on, 2 days off	8 weeks on, 8 weeks off	Approved formulations use product-specific instructions.
AOD-9604	Weight Management	10 mg	2 mL	6 units	AM	5 days on, 2 days off	8 weeks on, 8 weeks off	Often discussed in fasted protocols.
Semaglutide	Weight Management	10 mg	2 mL	5 units	Same day weekly	Once weekly	8 weeks on, 8 weeks off	Approved products use gradual titration.
Tirzepatide	Weight Management	10 mg	1 mL	25 units	Same day weekly	Once weekly	8 weeks on, 8 weeks off	Approved products use stepwise dose escalation.
MOTS-C	Metabolism	10 mg	2 mL	40 units	AM	Every 3rd day	2 weeks	Often discussed in energy and endurance research.
CJC-1295 No DAC	Longevity / GH	10 mg	3 mL	6 units	PM	5 days on, 2 days off	8 weeks on, 8 weeks off	Shorter acting; often paired with Ipamorelin.
CJC-1295 DAC	Longevity / GH	10 mg	1 mL	10 units	Anytime	Once weekly	12–24 weeks	Longer-acting DAC version.
Epithalon	Longevity	10 mg	1 mL	50 units	AM	3 days per week	3 weeks straight, once yearly	Usually discussed in short research cycles.
Thymalin	Longevity / Immune	10 mg	1 mL	50 units	AM	20 days straight	Once every 6 months	Thymic peptide preparation.
Melanotan II	Pigmentation	10 mg	3 mL	7.5 units	PM	2 days per week	8 weeks on, 8 weeks off	Nausea and flushing are often mentioned.
GHK-Cu	Skin & Hair	10 mg	2 mL	40 units	Anytime	Once daily	4–8 weeks	Site rotation is commonly noted.
Sermorelin	Longevity / GH	10 mg	3 mL	9 units	PM	Once daily	12–24 weeks	Commonly associated with nighttime protocols.
GHRP-2	Growth Hormone	10 mg	3 mL	4.5 units	Fasted	1–3 times daily	12–24 weeks	May be associated with increased appetite.
GHRP-6	Growth Hormone	10 mg	3 mL	4.5 units	Fasted	1–3 times daily	12–24 weeks	Often noted for a stronger appetite response.
Hexarelin	Growth Hormone	10 mg	3 mL	4.5 units	Fasted	1–2 times daily	4–8 weeks	Shorter cycles are often discussed.
PT-141	Sexual Function	10 mg	1 mL	15 units	Several hours before	As needed	Intermittent	Approved bremelanotide has specific frequency limits.
DSIP	Sleep	10 mg	3 mL	7.5 units	About 3 hours before bed	As needed	Short term	Experimental sleep-related peptide.

Educational Notice: The Dose Amount column shows how many units would be drawn on a U-100 insulin syringe after reconstituting the displayed 10 mg vial with the listed amount of BAC water. These calculations are provided as an educational reference based on the chart inputs shown. Peptide Knowledge Center does not provide medical advice or individualized treatment recommendations. Formulations, concentrations, and protocols may vary.

Peptide DOSing, TIMING & FREQUENCY

Peptide dosing can vary widely from one compound to another. Dose amounts, frequency, timing, and duration all play a role in how different peptides appear in research and established clinical use.

The Peptide Dosage Chart puts those details side by side, giving you one place to quickly reference and compare dosing information across commonly researched peptides.

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MORE THAN JUST A NUMBER

A dose by itself doesn’t tell the whole story. Frequency, timing, and duration all help provide context for how a peptide has been studied or used.

DOSE & FREQUENCY

Doses may be expressed in mcg or mg, while frequency tells you how often administration occurred within a particular protocol. Both can vary considerably between peptides.

TIMING

Morning, evening, fasted, with food — timing is often discussed alongside peptides. Where relevant, the chart identifies timing associated with established use or research protocols.

DURATION

Research may examine a peptide for days, weeks, or months. The duration shown provides context for the time periods associated with available protocols rather than establishing a universal cycle.

WHAT DO ALL THOSE MEASUREMENTS MEAN?

Peptide information often includes several types of measurements, and they don’t all describe the same thing.

mcg and mg describe an amount of a substance, while mL describes liquid volume. Syringe units are markings used to measure liquid volume on certain syringes.

The amount of a peptide and the volume of liquid containing it are related through concentration — which is why a dose listed in mcg or mg cannot automatically be converted into syringe units without additional information.

For help with those measurements, visit the Syringe Unit Converter or Peptide Reconstitution Calculator

MCG. MG. ML. UNITS.
THEY DON’T MEAN THE SAME THING.

Each measurement tells you something different about the amount or volume.

WHAT ABOUT CYCLES & TIME OFF?

You’ll often see peptide discussions refer to a cycle, a certain number of weeks “on,” or a period of time “off.” These schedules can vary depending on the peptide, the research being conducted, and the purpose of the protocol.

Some studies include defined treatment periods followed by observation or washout periods, while others involve continued administration throughout the study. For many investigational peptides, there is no established human schedule for how long a peptide should be used or how much time should pass between cycles.

The Typical Duration included in our chart provides context based on available research or established use rather than a universal recommendation.

RESEARCH KEEPS MOVING

Peptide research continues to evolve, and the information available today may change as new studies are published and compounds are examined more closely. This chart is designed to grow along with that research, giving you a central place to reference the latest information we can reliably support.

Educational Use Notice: Information provided by Peptide Knowledge Center is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice or a recommendation for treatment or self-administration. Some peptides discussed are investigational and do not have established dosing for human use.