BPC-157 calculator
A synthetic 15-amino-acid peptide widely discussed in connection with tissue repair. Human evidence is very limited.
Also known as: Body Protection Compound 157, Pentadecapeptide BPC 157
FDA status — not an approved drug Not FDA-approved for any use. In 2023 FDA placed BPC-157 in Category 2 of its bulk drug substances list, citing significant safety risks for use in compounding.
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A worked example
A 5 mg vial reconstituted with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water gives 2.5 mg/mL. A 250 mcg dose is then 0.1 mL — about 10 units on a 100-unit insulin syringe, giving roughly 20 doses per vial before accounting for residual volume left in the vial and syringe.
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Commonly cited dose range
Figures circulating for BPC-157 run from 200 mcg to 500 mcg. Figures circulating in community protocols. There is no established human dose and no approved labeling.
Read this as reference information, not instruction. These numbers describe what is commonly discussed, not what is right for any individual. Dose, frequency, and whether to use BPC-157 at all are decisions for a licensed clinician who knows your history.
Common questions
How much bacteriostatic water for a 5 mg BPC-157 vial?
2 mL is the most commonly used volume, giving 2.5 mg/mL. A 250 mcg draw is then 0.1 mL, or 10 units on a 100-unit insulin syringe.
Is BPC-157 legal?
BPC-157 is not an approved drug in the United States and FDA has restricted its use in compounding. It is also prohibited in sport by WADA. Legality of possession differs from approval status and from sporting eligibility — see our legality overview.
How many doses are in a 5 mg vial?
At 250 mcg per dose, a 5 mg vial contains 20 doses, before accounting for any residual volume left in the vial and syringe.