VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) Reconstitution Calculator & Dosage Chart
Also known as: Aviptadil, VIP nasal spray
Quick answer: mix a 5 mg vial of VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) with 2 ml of bacteriostatic water. That gives 2.50 mg/ml, so a typical 50 mcg dose is 2.0 units on a U-100 insulin syringe — about 100 doses per vial. Reported protocols range 50 mcg–200 mcg, 1–4x daily (nasal protocols use 50 mcg per spray).
VIP is a 28-amino-acid neuropeptide with broad anti-inflammatory, vasodilatory and immune-regulating effects. It is best known as the final step of the Shoemaker CIRS (mold illness) protocol as a compounded nasal spray, and as aviptadil in respiratory research. Full overview: what is VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)? →
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Typical range: 50 mcg–200 mcg, 1–4x daily (nasal protocols use 50 mcg per spray)
VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) mixing chart — 5 mg vial
Units to draw for a 50 mcg dose at different water amounts. More water never changes the dose — only the volume you measure.
| Water added | Concentration | 50 mcg dose = | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ml | 5.00 mg/ml | 1.0 units | 50.0 mcg |
| 2 ml ← typical | 2.50 mg/ml | 2.0 units | 25.0 mcg |
| 2.5 ml | 2.00 mg/ml | 2.5 units | 20.0 mcg |
| 3 ml | 1.67 mg/ml | 3.0 units | 16.7 mcg |
| 5 ml | 1.00 mg/ml | 5.0 units | 10.0 mcg |
VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) reconstitution by vial size — 2 mg / 5 mg / 6 mg
How much water for each vial size, and what a 50 mcg dose becomes in syringe units. Bigger vials hold more doses; they do not change the dose.
| Vial | Water | Concentration | 50 mcg dose = | Doses per vial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mg | 1 ml | 2.00 mg/ml | 2.5 units | 40 |
| 2 mg | 2 ml | 1.00 mg/ml | 5.0 units | 40 |
| 2 mg | 3 ml | 0.67 mg/ml | 7.5 units | 40 |
| 5 mg | 1 ml | 5.00 mg/ml | 1.0 units | 100 |
| 5 mg | 2 ml | 2.50 mg/ml | 2.0 units | 100 |
| 5 mg | 3 ml | 1.67 mg/ml | 3.0 units | 100 |
| 6 mg | 1 ml | 6.00 mg/ml | 0.8 units | 120 |
| 6 mg | 2 ml | 3.00 mg/ml | 1.7 units | 120 |
| 6 mg | 3 ml | 2.00 mg/ml | 2.5 units | 120 |
Protocol reference
FAQ
How much bacteriostatic water do you add to VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)?+
Most protocols mix a 5 mg vial of VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) with 2 ml of bacteriostatic water. This gives 2.50 mg/ml, so a typical 50 mcg dose is 2.0 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 VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) dose?+
Commonly reported VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) protocols use 50 mcg to 200 mcg, 1–4x daily (nasal protocols use 50 mcg per spray), administered via intranasal or subcutaneous. 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 VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)?+
At 50 mcg per dose, a 5 mg vial contains about 100 doses, regardless of how much water you add.
How should VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) be stored?+
Reconstituted: refrigerate; VIP is fragile — protect from heat and use within 2–3 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. VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) may not be approved for human use in your jurisdiction.