Bioalmanac
Semax / Selank
Semax and Selank blend · cognitive blend · Semax Selank
Two Russian-developed neuropeptides in one vial, usually 10 mg of each. Both rest on literature that has not been independently replicated in the West.
Storage
- Freeze-dried powder
- Refrigerated at 2–8 °C, protected from light.
- After mixing
- Refrigerated at 2–8 °C and used within about 30 days. A blend cannot be split. A contaminated vial takes every component with it.
- Long-term, frozen
- Unopened powder is stable at −20 °C or colder.
Reconstitution — 20 mg vial, 300 mcg dose
On a 1 mL U-100 syringe. Check every figure against your own vial before drawing.
| Water added | Concentration | Volume to draw | Units | Doses per vial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | 20 mg/mL | 0.015 mL | 1.5 units | 66.7 |
| 2 mL | 10 mg/mL | 0.03 mL | 3 units | 66.7 |
| 3 mL | 6.667 mg/mL | 0.045 mL | 4.5 units | 66.7 |
| 5 mL | 4 mg/mL | 0.075 mL | 7.5 units | 66.7 |
Dose ranges reported in sources
Descriptions of what sources report, not recommendations.
| Goal | Range | Frequency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonly described community protocol | 300–600 mcg | Once or twice daily, in courses of 2 to 4 weeks | Community practice |
When to stop
- Any allergic response: rash, hives, facial swelling or difficulty breathing. Seek urgent care.
- New or worsening anxiety, agitation or sleep disturbance.
- Persistent headache, which is the effect most commonly reported with Semax.
- Nasal pain, bleeding or a sense of obstruction that does not settle between doses.
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