Reconstitution and Subcutaneous Injection of BPC-157

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Title: Reconstitution and Subcutaneous Injection of BPC-157

Channel: J

Description: Further notes including dosing schedules, tips, other resources, and some medical research can be found here: imadoctor.notion.site/BPC-157-TB-500-905c5a5ffd374e42a63a751056c9436a For clarification as some in the comments have been asking - 250mcg is a common dose of BPC-157, often performed twice per day (once in AM and once in PM) for a total of 500mcg per day. In my case with a 5mg vial of BPC-157, I reconstituted using 2mL of BAC water which would equate to 2.5mg per mL, this is a common ratio and the water used can be doubled to 4mL for a 10mg vial to maintain this ratio. Dividing 2.5mg/mL by 10, is 0.25mg (or 250mcg) per 0.1mL (10 units, 0.1mL, 0.1cc, one-tenth of a 1mL syringe, these are all the same). Injecting 0.1mL is an acceptable and common volume per dose. Though impractical, one can technically subQ inject up to 10mL at a time, but what is more important is the dose (mg) of the active drug carried by the volume of water.

Summary Overview:

  • Materials Needed
  • Reconstitution
  • Drawing
  • Abdomen Injection
  • Knee Injection

Tutorial:

  1. Materials Needed:

    • BPC-157 vial
    • Bacteriostatic water (BAC)
    • Insulin syringe
    • Alcohol swabs
    • Sterile needle for drawing
    • Sterile needle for injection
    • Clean surface for preparation
  2. Reconstitution: a. Clean your hands and the work surface. b. Take the BPC-157 vial and wipe the rubber stopper with an alcohol swab. c. Take the BAC water and draw the required amount based on the concentration needed (e.g., 2mL for a 5mg vial). d. Inject the BAC water into the BPC-157 vial gently, aiming it towards the side of the vial to avoid foaming. e. Gently swirl the vial to mix the contents until the powder is completely dissolved. Do not shake vigorously. f. Let the reconstituted solution settle if there are any bubbles.

  3. Drawing: a. Attach a sterile needle to the insulin syringe. b. Draw the desired dose of reconstituted BPC-157 solution into the syringe by inserting the needle into the vial and pulling back the plunger. c. Check for any air bubbles and gently push the plunger to remove them if present.

  4. Abdomen Injection: a. Clean the injection site on your abdomen with an alcohol swab. b. Pinch a fold of skin between your fingers to create a small mound. c. Insert the needle at a 45-degree angle into the mound of skin. d. Slowly push the plunger to inject the solution. e. Withdraw the needle and apply pressure to the injection site with a clean cotton ball or swab.

  5. Knee Injection: a. Clean the injection site on your knee with an alcohol swab. b. Follow the same steps as the abdomen injection but adjust the location to your knee.

Remember to dispose of used needles and syringes properly in a sharps container. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any injection therapy.