Semax
Also known as: ACTH(4-10) analog
limited human dataNot FDA approvedResearch only
Published Dose Range
Low300 mcg/day
Typical300-600 mcg/day
High900 mcg/day
Split 2-3 doses. Microdosing: 100-200 mcg 1-3x/day.
Published Cycle Range
Short5 wks
Typical10 wks
Long14 wks
10-14 days on, 7+ days off. Short cycles with breaks.
Off-cycle: 1 weeks
Administration
Routesintranasal
Frequency1-3x daily
Preferred timingMorning + early afternoon
AvoidAvoid evening (potential overstimulation)
Intranasal ONLY — oral/sublingual have very poor bioavailability
Safety Profile
Contraindications
- • Diabetics (~7.4% showed blood glucose changes)
Common side effects
- • Nasal irritation (especially 1% solution)
Requires monitoring
- • Blood glucose in diabetics
Pregnancy / breastfeeding
No data — consult clinician
Common Misconceptions
- Registered pharmaceutical in Russia — not just a research chemical there
Commonly Stacked With
SelankBPC-157
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