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SS-31 Dosage Calculator

A mitochondria-targeting peptide (elamipretide) studied in cellular energy research.

Total amount printed on the vial label.

Changes concentration only — your dose stays the same.

2500 mcg = 2.5 mg

Syringe

1 mL barrels are sold marked two ways: 0–100 insulin units (U-100) or 0–1 mL (tuberculin / luer). Same volume — 100 units = 1 mL — so the result below gives you both readings.

Draw to
50units
= 0.500 mL (if your barrel is marked in mL)
Concentration
5.00 mg/mL
Per unit
50.0 mcg
Doses per vial
4
Vial lasts
~4 days
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1.0 mL (100-unit) · top row = insulin units, bottom row = mL · smallest mark = 2 units · check yours, gradations vary by brand

Show the math — every step, with your numbers
  1. Concentration: 10 mg ÷ 2 mL = 5.00 mg/mL (5000 mcg/mL)
  2. Dose volume: 2500 mcg ÷ 5000 mcg/mL = 0.500 mL
  3. Syringe units: 0.500 mL × 100 = 50 units

How much water should I add?

The same 2500 mcg dose from your 10 mg vial, at each water volume. More water spreads the dose over more units, which is easier to read accurately. Tap a row to use it.

WaterConcentrationDraw to

✓ = the draw lands exactly on a mark of your 1.0 mL (100-unit) syringe — no eyeballing between gradations.

Calculated on a U-100 insulin syringe (100 units = 1 mL). This is reconstitution arithmetic for SS-31, not a dosing recommendation. Verify against your product label and a qualified professional.

SS-31 reconstitution chart

Concentration for each vial size when reconstituted with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water. Change the water amount in the calculator to see other concentrations, or open the full reconstitution chart to compare every dose and water volume at once.

Vial sizeBac. waterConcentrationPer unit (0.01 mL)
10 mg2 mL5.00 mg/mL50.0 mcg
50 mg2 mL25.00 mg/mL250.0 mcg

About SS-31 dosing

SS-31 (SS-31) is a mitochondria-targeting peptide (elamipretide) studied in cellular energy research. It is commonly sold in 10 mg, 50 mg vials. Commonly-cited community and research protocols reference a range of 1,0005,000 mcg, daily in cited protocols. Reconstitution mirrors other mid-range peptides; refrigerate after mixing.

Remember that the number of syringe units for any dose depends entirely on how much bacteriostatic water you add. The calculator above is pre-filled with a common setup for SS-31; adjust the inputs to match your own vial and the units update instantly.

Check SS-31 for yourself

The figures on this page are commonly-cited references for the arithmetic, not prescriptions. These are primary, non-commercial sources where you can verify them independently.

SS-31 calculator — FAQ

How do I reconstitute SS-31?+

Reconstitution mirrors other mid-range peptides; refrigerate after mixing. Add your chosen amount of bacteriostatic water to the vial, swirl gently (never shake), and use the calculator above to convert your target dose into insulin-syringe units.

What is a common SS-31 dose?+

Commonly-cited protocols reference 1,000–5,000 mcg, daily in cited protocols. These are references for the arithmetic, not a prescription — confirm with your product label and a qualified professional.

How many units of SS-31 should I draw?+

That depends on your vial size and how much bacteriostatic water you added. Enter both into the calculator above along with your dose and it shows the exact units on a U-100 insulin syringe.

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