AOD-9604 Reconstitution & Dosing
Quick answer: mix a 5 mg vial of AOD-9604 with 2 ml of bacteriostatic water. That gives 2.50 mg/ml, so a typical 300 mcg dose is 12 units on a U-100 insulin syringe — about 16 doses per vial. Reported protocols range 250 mcg–500 mcg, daily, often fasted.
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Typical range: 250 mcg–500 mcg, daily, often fasted
AOD-9604 mixing chart — 5 mg vial
Units to draw for a 300 mcg dose at different water amounts. More water never changes the dose — only the volume you measure.
| Water added | Concentration | 300 mcg dose = | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ml | 5.00 mg/ml | 6.0 units | 50.0 mcg |
| 2 ml ← typical | 2.50 mg/ml | 12 units | 25.0 mcg |
| 2.5 ml | 2.00 mg/ml | 15 units | 20.0 mcg |
| 3 ml | 1.67 mg/ml | 18 units | 16.7 mcg |
| 5 ml | 1.00 mg/ml | 30 units | 10.0 mcg |
Protocol reference
FAQ
How much bacteriostatic water do you add to AOD-9604?+
Most protocols mix a 5 mg vial of AOD-9604 with 2 ml of bacteriostatic water. This gives 2.50 mg/ml, so a typical 300 mcg dose is 12 units on a U-100 insulin syringe. More or less water is fine — it only changes the volume you draw, not the dose.
What is a typical AOD-9604 dose?+
Commonly reported AOD-9604 protocols use 250 mcg to 500 mcg, daily, often fasted, administered via subcutaneous injection. These are reference figures from published protocols, not medical advice — individual use should be guided by a healthcare provider.
How many doses are in a 5 mg vial of AOD-9604?+
At 300 mcg per dose, a 5 mg vial contains about 16 doses, regardless of how much water you add.
How should AOD-9604 be stored?+
Reconstituted: refrigerate, typically used within 4 weeks.
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Educational reference only. Values reflect commonly published research protocols and are not medical advice or a recommendation to use any compound. AOD-9604 may not be approved for human use in your jurisdiction.