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AOD-9604 (5 mg Vial) Dosage Protocol AOD-9604 Dosage Chart AOD-9604 is dosed at 300 mcg–500 mcg daily via subcutaneous injection in educational protocols. A 5 mg vial reconstituted with bacteriostatic water yields about 1.667 mg/mL. This information is for res

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AOD-9604 (5 mg Vial) Dosage Protocol

AOD-9604 Dosage Chart

AOD-9604 is dosed at 300 mcg–500 mcg daily via subcutaneous injection in educational protocols. A 5 mg vial reconstituted with bacteriostatic water yields about 1.667 mg/mL. This information is for research and educational use only.

Reconstitute: Add 3.0 mL bacteriostatic water → ~1.667 mg/mL (1667 mcg/mL) concentration.

Typical daily range: 300–500 mcg once daily (gradual titration).

Easy measuring: At 1.667 mg/mL, 1 unit = 0.01 mL ≈ 16.67 mcg on a U‑100 insulin syringe.

Storage: Lyophilized: freeze at −20 °C (−4 °F); after reconstitution, refrigerate at 2–8 °C (35.6–46.4 °F); avoid freeze–thaw cycles.

AOD-9604 dosage protocols leverage this synthetic 16‑amino‑acid fragment (Tyr‑hGH 177–191) to support lipolysis (fat breakdown) and inhibit lipogenesis (fat storage) without elevating IGF‑1 levels or causing insulin resistance[1][2]. Clinical trials have demonstrated that AOD‑9604 exhibits a placebo‑like safety profile in obese adults, making it a well‑tolerated option for metabolic support[3]. This educational protocol outlines a once‑daily subcutaneous approach using a practical dilution for clear insulin‑syringe measurements.

Research context: For evidence on mechanisms, human and preclinical research, limitations, and safety, read AOD-9604 Peptide: Benefits, Uses, Side Effects, Dosage, and Research.

Standard / Gradual Approach (3 mL = ~1.667 mg/mL)

Weeks 1–4

300 mcg

18 units (0.18 mL)

Weeks 5–12

500 mcg

30 units (0.30 mL)

Frequency: Inject once daily subcutaneously (typically in the morning on an empty stomach). This schedule uses the largest practical dilution (3.0 mL) to keep per‑injection units ≥10 for better accuracy. Rotate injection sites (abdomen, thighs, upper arms) to minimize local irritation.

Reconstitution Steps

Draw 3.0 mL bacteriostatic water with a sterile syringe.

Inject slowly down the vial wall; avoid foaming.

Gently swirl/roll until dissolved (do not shake).

Label and refrigerate at 2–8 °C (35.6–46.4 °F), protected from light.

Supplies Needed

Plan based on an 8–12 week daily protocol with gradual titration (300 mcg Weeks 1–4, 500 mcg Weeks 5+).

Peptide Vials (AOD-9604, 5 mg each):

8 weeks ≈ 5 vials

12 weeks ≈ 8 vials

16 weeks ≈ 11 vials

Insulin Syringes (U‑100):

Per week: 7 syringes (1/day)

8 weeks: 56 syringes

12 weeks: 84 syringes

16 weeks: 112 syringes

Bacteriostatic Water (10 mL bottles): Use 3.0 mL per vial for reconstitution.

8 weeks (5 vials): 15 mL → 2 × 10 mL bottles

12 weeks (8 vials): 24 mL → 3 × 10 mL bottles

16 weeks (11 vials): 33 mL → 4 × 10 mL bottles

Alcohol Swabs: One for the vial stopper + one for the injection site each day.

Per week: 14 swabs (2/day)

8 weeks: 112 swabs → recommend 2 × 100‑count boxes

12 weeks: 168 swabs → recommend 2 × 100‑count boxes

16 weeks: 224 swabs → recommend 3 × 100‑count boxes

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