Epitalon Reconstitution Calculator
Epitalon (epithalon) is a synthetic tetrapeptide studied in longevity and telomere research, mostly in animal models and small studies. It is an investigational compound and is not FDA-approved.
Enter the milligrams on your vial, the bacteriostatic water added, and your dose in micrograms. Epitalon doses are relatively large (often in the low milligrams), so a larger water volume keeps the draw readable on a U-100 insulin syringe (1 IU = 0.01 mL).
The Epitalon dosage chart shows how commonly-referenced dose points translate to a draw at your vial size and water volume. Every figure is illustrative arithmetic, not a recommendation.
Tip: adding 0.50 mL of bacteriostatic water would put this dose on a clean, easy-to-read mark on a U-100 insulin syringe.
Educational math only — not medical advice, and not a dose recommendation. The dose above is the value you entered. Always follow a licensed clinician’s instructions. Investigational compounds are not FDA-approved.
Epitalon Dosage Chart
Commonly-cited dose points (commonly-cited research range) at a 10 mg vial reconstituted with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water. The volume and syringe columns are computed from those inputs — illustrative math, never a dose recommendation.
| Example dose | Volume to draw | U-100 syringe | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mg (3,000 mcg) | 0.600 mL | 60 IU | — |
| 5 mg (5,000 mcg) | 1.000 mL | 100 IU | — |
| 10 mg (10,000 mcg) | 2.000 mL | 200 IU | — |
How to use this calculator
- Vial size — the milligrams printed on your Epitalon vial (commonly 10 or 50 mg).
- Bacteriostatic water — how much you add to dissolve the powder. More water = a larger, easier-to-read draw at the same dose.
- Dose — the amount you intend to draw, in micrograms. This is your number, not a recommendation.
- Read the IU mark — on a U-100 insulin syringe, 1 IU = 0.01 mL. The calculator shows the exact tick to fill to.
Epitalon FAQ
- How do I reconstitute Epitalon?
- Add bacteriostatic water down the wall of the vial and let the powder dissolve without shaking. Use the calculator above to see the resulting concentration and the exact U-100 insulin-syringe units for your dose.
- How many units is a 5 mg Epitalon dose?
- It depends on concentration. A 10 mg vial reconstituted with 2 mL yields 5,000 mcg/mL, so a 5,000 mcg (5 mg) dose is 1.0 mL, which is 100 IU — the full length of a 1 mL U-100 syringe. Increase the water volume for a smaller, easier draw.
- Is Epitalon FDA-approved?
- No. Epitalon is an investigational research compound and is not FDA-approved. The information here is educational, not medical advice, and not a dose recommendation.
- How is reconstituted Epitalon stored?
- Reconstituted peptide is generally refrigerated (about 2–8 °C) and protected from light; the dry powder is kept frozen. Follow the storage guidance for your specific product.