Tesamorelin Reconstitution & Dosing
Also known as: Egrifta
Quick answer: mix a 5 mg vial of Tesamorelin with 2 ml of bacteriostatic water. That gives 2.50 mg/ml, so a typical 2 mg dose is 80 units on a U-100 insulin syringe — about 2 doses per vial. Reported protocols range 1 mg–2 mg, daily.
Tesamorelin is an FDA-approved GHRH analog (Egrifta) with the strongest clinical evidence for reducing visceral fat. The approved clinical dose is 2 mg daily. Full overview: what is Tesamorelin? →
Calculate your exact dose
Typical range: 1 mg–2 mg, daily
Tesamorelin mixing chart — 5 mg vial
Units to draw for a 2 mg dose at different water amounts. More water never changes the dose — only the volume you measure.
| Water added | Concentration | 2 mg dose = | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ml | 5.00 mg/ml | 40 units | 50.0 mcg |
| 2 ml ← typical | 2.50 mg/ml | 80 units | 25.0 mcg |
| 2.5 ml | 2.00 mg/ml | 100 units | 20.0 mcg |
| 3 ml | 1.67 mg/ml | 120 units (>1 syringe) | 16.7 mcg |
| 5 ml | 1.00 mg/ml | 200 units (>1 syringe) | 10.0 mcg |
Protocol reference
FAQ
How much bacteriostatic water do you add to Tesamorelin?+
Most protocols mix a 5 mg vial of Tesamorelin with 2 ml of bacteriostatic water. This gives 2.50 mg/ml, so a typical 2 mg dose is 80 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 Tesamorelin dose?+
Commonly reported Tesamorelin protocols use 1 mg to 2 mg, daily, 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 Tesamorelin?+
At 2 mg per dose, a 5 mg vial contains about 2 doses, regardless of how much water you add.
How should Tesamorelin be stored?+
Reconstituted: refrigerate and use promptly per label guidance.
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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. Tesamorelin may not be approved for human use in your jurisdiction.