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Research Protocol

Semax

Important

Read the Prep & Injection Guide for proper reconstitution, syringe sizing, and injection protocols. Mistakes here can compromise your research.

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01

Pick your vial size

10mg
Vial
02

Mix with BAC water

For a 10 mg vial, add

3 mL (300 units) BAC water

03

Draw your dose

Period
Units
Mcg
Frequency
Weeks 1–2
10–15 units
333–500 mcg
1×/day, 5–7 days/week
Weeks 3–4
15 units
500 mcg
1×/day, 5–7 days/week
Weeks 5–8
30 units
1 mg
1×/day, 5–7 days/week

Morning dosing preferred. May be taken with or without food. Stay on the lowest effective dose as long as possible. Increase only when necessary.

04

Timing & administration

Route

Subcutaneous

Preferred for slower, more sustained systemic effects. Use 0.3 mL / 30-unit or 1 mL / 100-unit syringes.

Alternate route

Nasal

Nasal formulation instructions coming soon. Nasal administration offers rapid onset and direct brain delivery.

Timing

Morning dosing

Administer in the morning. May be taken with or without food.

Cycle length

6–8 weeks on

Followed by a 6–8 week washout period before restarting.

Quick Rules

  • Subcutaneous or nasal administration.
  • Mix 10 mg vial with 3 mL (300 units) BAC water.
  • Weeks 1–2: 10–15 units (333–500 mcg) once daily, 5–7 days/week.
  • Weeks 3–4: 15 units (500 mcg) once daily, 5–7 days/week.
  • Weeks 5–8: 30 units (1 mg) once daily, 5–7 days/week.
  • Morning dosing preferred.
  • May be taken with or without food.
  • Stay on the lowest effective dose as long as possible.
  • Cycle: 6–8 weeks on, followed by 6–8 week washout.
  • Use 0.3 mL / 30-unit or 1 mL / 100-unit syringes for subcutaneous dosing.
  • Nasal formulation instructions coming soon.
  • Rotate injection sites for comfort and hygiene.

Do NOT use if

Hypersensitive or allergic to Semax · pregnant or breastfeeding · endocrine instability · active psychosis, manic episodes, or uncontrolled anxiety · children (pediatric safety not established).

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