Dosing Protocol
Typical Dose 5 mg
Range 5 - 10 mg
Maintenance 5 mg daily
Cycle 2w on / 24w off
Pharmacokinetics
Half-Life 3.5 hrs
Onset 30 min
Peak 2.0 hrs
Duration 8.0 hrs
Bioavailability 90%
Primary Route Subcutaneous
Administration
Routes Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, Intravenous
Injection Sites Abdomen, Thigh, Deltoid
Needle Gauge 29-31G
Syringe Type Insulin
Timing Evening, Before Bed
Reconstitution
Diluent Bacteriostatic Water
Volume 2 mL
Concentration 5000 mcg/mL
Stability 21 days refrigerated
Vial Sizes 10, 20, 50 mg
Special Instructions
Use in cycles: 10-20 days on, then off for 4-6 months. Evening dosing may enhance melatonin effects.