Dosing Protocol
Typical Dose 500 IU
Range 250 - 1500 IU
Maintenance 500 IU 2x_weekly
Pharmacokinetics
Half-Life 1.5 days
Onset 1.0 hrs
Peak 12.0 hrs
Duration 3.0 days
Bioavailability 95%
Primary Route Subcutaneous
Administration
Routes Subcutaneous, Intramuscular
Injection Sites Abdomen, Thigh, Deltoid
Needle Gauge 27-30G
Syringe Type Insulin
Timing any
Reconstitution
Diluent Bacteriostatic Water
Volume 5 mL
Stability 60 days refrigerated
Vial Sizes 5000, 10000, 11000 mg
Special Instructions
Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water. Divide into 250-500 IU doses 2-3x weekly. Store reconstituted in fridge.