Ipamorelin 10 mg vial
How much bacteriostatic water to add to a 10 mg vial of Ipamorelin, the syringe units for each common dose, and how many doses the vial holds.
- Water
- 3 mL
- Strength
- 3.333 mg/mL
- Common dose
- 200 mcg
- Draw
- 6 units0.06 mL
- Doses per vial
- 50
The short answer
Mixed with 3 mL of bacteriostatic water, a 10 mg vial of Ipamorelin holds 3.333 mg/mL. A 200 mcg dose is then 6 units (0.06 mL) on a U-100 insulin syringe, and the vial holds about 50 doses of that size. Taken 1× per day, it lasts about 7.1 weeks.
How much water
The water 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 200 mcg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | 10 mg/mL | 100 mcg | 2 units (0.02 mL) |
| 2 mL | 5 mg/mL | 50 mcg | 4 units (0.04 mL) |
| 3 mL | 3.333 mg/mL | 33.3 mcg | 6 units (0.06 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 | |
| 100 mcg | |||
| 150 mcg | |||
| 200 mcg | |||
| 250 mcg | |||
| 300 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 100–300 mcg per injection, 1–3× daily; 200–300 mcg is common when used alone.
- Trial IV only: 0.03 mg/kg twice daily for up to 7 days after bowel surgery.
Doses are what labels, trials or community reports reference, not recommendations. Ipamorelin’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 3 mLDraw 3 mL of bacteriostatic water 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, 3.333 mg/mL, on the vial.
Storage: Powder: frozen or refrigerated. Mixed: 2–8 °C, use within 4–6 weeks.
The reconstitution guide covers each step, and the units page explains syringe markings.
Questions
How much water do I add to a 10 mg vial of ipamorelin?
There’s no single right amount: the water only sets the strength. With 3 mL of bacteriostatic water, a 10 mg vial holds 3.333 mg/mL. With 1 mL it’s 10 mg/mL; with 2 mL it’s 5 mg/mL. Less liquid makes each dose a smaller draw; more makes small doses easier to measure.
How many units is 200 mcg of ipamorelin?
With 3 mL in a 10 mg vial, 200 mcg is 6 units (0.06 mL) on a U-100 insulin syringe. With 1 mL, 2 units (0.02 mL); with 2 mL, 4 units (0.04 mL).
How many doses are in a 10 mg vial of ipamorelin?
About 50 doses of 200 mcg, or 40 of 250 mcg or 33 of 300 mcg. Taken 1× per day at 200 mcg, it lasts about 7.1 weeks.
How long does a mixed vial of ipamorelin keep?
Powder: frozen or refrigerated. Mixed: 2–8 °C, use within 4–6 weeks.
Other vial sizes
Sources
- FDA advisory committee briefing: ipamorelin (2024)
- Beck et al., ipamorelin for postoperative ileus (2014) doi:10.1007/s00384-014-2030-8
The math on this page uses the doses and storage on Ipamorelin’s page.