IGF-1 LR3 0.1 mg vial
How much diluent (its maker uses dilute acetic acid) to add to a 0.1 mg vial of IGF-1 LR3, the syringe units for each common dose, and how many doses the vial holds.
- Water
- 1 mL
- Strength
- 0.1 mg/mL
- Common dose
- 20 mcg
- Draw
- 20 units0.20 mL
- Doses per vial
- 5
The short answer
Mixed with 1 mL of diluent (its maker uses dilute acetic acid), a 0.1 mg vial of IGF-1 LR3 holds 0.1 mg/mL. A 20 mcg dose is then 20 units (0.20 mL) on a U-100 insulin syringe, and the vial holds about 5 doses of that size. Taken 1× per day, it lasts about 5 days.
How much water
The liquid only sets the strength; the dose and the number of doses in the vial stay the same. Draws are on a U-100 insulin syringe, where 1 unit is 0.01 mL.
| Water added | Strength | Per syringe unit | Draw for 20 mcg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | 0.1 mg/mL | 1 mcg | 20 units (0.20 mL) |
| 2 mL | 0.05 mg/mL | 0.5 mcg | 40 units (0.40 mL) |
| 3 mL | 0.0333 mg/mL | 0.3 mcg | 60 units (0.60 mL) |
Dose chart
Syringe units for each common dose at each water volume. Select a cell to open it in the calculator.
| Dose | Water added | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | 2 mL | 3 mL | |
| 20 mcg | |||
| 25 mcg | |||
| 30 mcg | |||
| 50 mcg | |||
| 60 mcg | |||
| 75 mcg | |||
| 100 mcg | |||
Draws over 100 units show in mL. Faded values are under 2 units, which is hard to measure. Check that your vial holds the larger volumes.
Where the doses come from
- Community 20–100 mcg once daily; 20–50 mcg is most often cited.
Doses are what labels, trials or community reports reference, not recommendations. IGF-1 LR3’s page has the cycle, side effects, cautions and sources.
Mixing and storage
- PrepareLet a refrigerated vial come to room temperature, and wipe both stoppers with an alcohol swab.
- Add 1 mLDraw 1 mL of diluent (its maker uses dilute acetic acid) and let it run slowly down the inside wall of the vial.
- Swirl, don’t shakeSwirl gently until the powder dissolves and the liquid is clear.
- Label itWrite the date and the strength, 0.1 mg/mL, on the vial.
Storage: Powder: frozen or refrigerated. Mixed: 2–8 °C, use within about 4 weeks.
The reconstitution guide covers each step, and the units page explains syringe markings.
Questions
How much water do I add to a 0.1 mg vial of IGF-1 LR3?
There’s no single right amount: the liquid only sets the strength. With 1 mL of diluent (its maker uses dilute acetic acid), a 0.1 mg vial holds 0.1 mg/mL. With 2 mL it’s 0.05 mg/mL; with 3 mL it’s 0.0333 mg/mL. Less liquid makes each dose a smaller draw; more makes small doses easier to measure.
How many units is 20 mcg of IGF-1 LR3?
With 1 mL in a 0.1 mg vial, 20 mcg is 20 units (0.20 mL) on a U-100 insulin syringe. With 2 mL, 40 units (0.40 mL); with 3 mL, 60 units (0.60 mL).
How many doses are in a 0.1 mg vial of IGF-1 LR3?
About 5 doses of 20 mcg, or 1 of 75 mcg or 1 of 100 mcg. Taken 1× per day at 20 mcg, it lasts about 5 days.
How long does a mixed vial of IGF-1 LR3 keep?
Powder: frozen or refrigerated. Mixed: 2–8 °C, use within about 4 weeks.
Other vial sizes
Sources
The math on this page uses the doses and storage on IGF-1 LR3’s page.