How do I reconstitute peptides with bacteriostatic water?

Draw bacteriostatic water into a syringe, inject slowly down the vial wall (not directly onto powder), then gently swirl until dissolved. Never shake. Store refrigerated at 2-8C and use within 28 days.

How many units should I draw on an insulin syringe?

1 mL equals 100 units on a standard insulin syringe. Divide your required volume in mL by 0.01 to get units. For example, 0.25 mL = 25 units. Use the smallest syringe that fits your dose for better precision.

What syringe size should I use for peptide injections?

0.3 mL (30 unit) syringes offer the best precision for small doses under 0.3 mL. 0.5 mL (50 unit) syringes work for most peptides. 1 mL (100 unit) syringes are needed for larger dose volumes.

Dosing Tools

Peptide Reconstitution Calculator

Calculate peptide doses with our visual syringe guide

AICAR Calculator

Calculate reconstitution doses for AICAR

AICAR profile Accumulation plotter

Vial Size (peptide amount)

BAC Water (added to vial)

Desired Dose

Syringe Size

Concentration 5.00 mg/mL

Doses per vial 2

1mL / 100 units

100 units

1.000 mL

How to use: Enter your vial size and the amount of bacteriostatic water you'll add. Then enter your desired dose to see exactly how much to draw.

Tip: 1 mL = 100 units on an insulin syringe. Draw slowly to ensure accuracy.

AICAR Reference

AICAR Dosing Protocols

Goal	Dose	Frequency
Standard Protocol	1-3mg	Daily
Gradual Introduction	1mg → 2mg → 3mg	Daily, titrating over 4 weeks
Advanced Protocol	3-5mg	Daily for 8-12 weeks

Reconstitution Steps

01 Allow vial to reach room temperature
02 Clean rubber stopper with alcohol swab
03 Add 3.0mL bacteriostatic water for ~16.7mg/mL concentration
04 Inject slowly along vial wall to avoid foaming
05 Gently swirl to dissolve; never shake
06 Label with date and store refrigerated at 2-8°C
07 Use within 4 weeks of reconstitution

Quick Reference

Typical Dose 1-5mg daily

Frequency Once daily

Half-life ~2-3 hours

Storage Lyophilized: -20°C; Reconstituted: 2-8°C for 4 weeks

Cycle 8-12 weeks

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Research Purposes Only

These calculators are provided for educational and research purposes only. Always verify calculations and consult with qualified professionals. The information provided is not medical advice. Peptides should only be used in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.