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Semax reconstitution.

Semax is a fragment of ACTH developed in Russia for stroke recovery and cognitive support. Vials of 5-10 mg in 2 mL bacteriostatic water cover most intranasal dosing protocols.

Unit marks on a U-100 insulin syringe — 2 mL bacteriostatic water
Dose5 mg vial10 mg vial
250 mcg10units5units
500 mcg20units10units

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Semax specifics

What to know about this peptide.

Half-life

Half-life ~30 minutes; effects on BDNF and brain neurochemistry persist much longer. Daily intranasal standard.

Stability after mixing

Refrigerate after reconstitution. 28-day stability.

Typical use

Cognitive enhancement, neuroprotection, BDNF elevation. Like Selank, predominantly intranasal use.

Not medical advice

The math on this page is correct for the listed vial and BAC-water volume. The decision to reconstitute and inject Semax belongs to you and a clinician who knows your full history — not to a webpage.

Frequently asked

Semax questions

What vial size is Semax usually sold in?

Semax most commonly ships as 5 mg or 10 mg of lyophilized powder. The standard reconstitution is 2 mL of bacteriostatic water, which yields clean unit-mark math on a U-100 insulin syringe for the doses used in most protocols.

How much bacteriostatic water do I add to a Semax vial?

The standard volume is 2 mL of bacteriostatic water. You can use more (easier to draw, lower concentration) or less (more concentrated, smaller draw volume) without changing the peptide itself — only the syringe math changes. The dose table on this page is pre-calculated for 2 mL.

What is the half-life of Semax?

Half-life ~30 minutes; effects on BDNF and brain neurochemistry persist much longer. Daily intranasal standard.

How long does reconstituted Semax last in the fridge?

Refrigerate after reconstitution. 28-day stability.

What is Semax typically used for?

Cognitive enhancement, neuroprotection, BDNF elevation. Like Selank, predominantly intranasal use.

What syringe should I use for Semax?

U-100 insulin syringes (29–31 gauge, 8–13 mm needle) are standard for subcutaneous peptide injection. Each unit on a U-100 syringe equals 0.01 mL. The dose table above shows how many units to draw for each common dose, given the vial size and standard bacteriostatic water volume.

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