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Reconstitution calculator

mg → mL → syringe units. Free, no account needed.

Peptide in vial
Bacteriostatic (BAC) water added
mL
Desired dose per injection
Draw to
10.0U
on a U-100 · 1 mL insulin syringe
0 U255075100 U
2.5mg / mL
0.1mL / injection
20doses / vial

Draw 10 units (0.1 mL) on a U-100 · 1 mL for a 250 mcg dose. Each vial gives about 20 doses.

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How to reconstitute a peptide

  1. Enter the total peptide in your vial (e.g. 10 mg).
  2. Enter the bacteriostatic (BAC) water you are adding (e.g. 2 mL).
  3. Enter your desired dose per injection (e.g. 250 mcg).
  4. Read the exact units to draw on a U-100 insulin syringe.

Worked example

A 10 mg vial reconstituted with 2 mL of BAC water gives a concentration of 5 mg/mL. A 0.5 mg (500 mcg) dose is 0.1 mL — which is 10 units on a U-100 syringe, and about 20 doses per vial.

Common questions

What is a “unit” on an insulin syringe?

On a U-100 syringe, 100 units = 1 mL. So 10 units = 0.1 mL.

Why does my dose need more than 100 units?

Your concentration is too low for that dose in a single draw. Add more BAC water to lower the volume per dose, or split the dose.

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