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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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