Thymosin Alpha-1 Dosage Chart
Thymosin alpha-1 is a 28-amino-acid immunomodulatory peptide. Its pharmaceutical form (Zadaxin) is approved in several countries as an immune modulator and vaccine/antiviral adjunct, dosed subcutaneously (Zadaxin prescribing information; Garaci et al.).
Half-life
~2 hours
Format
Injectable
Purity
≥99%
Protocols
3 variants
Research Protocols
Dosage Protocols
Each row reflects a common research protocol variant. These are reference ranges derived from published literature and community research — not medical guidance.
Protocol 1
Standard Label-Based Protocol
Dose
1.6mg subcutaneous, twice weekly
Duration
Ongoing per research context
Mirrors the Zadaxin 1.6mg twice-weekly schedule. Doses are usually spaced 3-4 days apart.
Protocol 2
Acute Support Protocol
Dose
1.6mg daily
Duration
5-7 days
Short daily loading used in acute immune-challenge research before returning to twice-weekly dosing.
Protocol 3
Maintenance Protocol
Dose
1.6mg once weekly
Duration
Ongoing (cycled)
Lower-frequency schedule after an initial period.
Mixing Math
Reconstitution
Reference values for preparing a research vial. Adjust the syringe reading if you change the water volume.
Vial size
10mg vial
BAC water
2ml bacteriostatic water
Concentration
5mg/ml (5000mcg/ml)
Dose / ml
1.6mg = 0.32ml
Syringe units
32 IU per 1.6mg on a U-100 syringe
Frequently Paired
Common Stacks
Storage
Handling Notes
Lyophilized: 2-8°C preferred, -20°C for extended storage. Reconstituted: refrigerate at 2-8°C and use within about 28 days. Protect from light.
Research Considerations
Cautions
- Thymosin alpha-1 is approved in some countries but not in the US; research-grade material is not a substitute for prescribed Zadaxin.
- Immunomodulators can interact with autoimmune conditions and immunosuppressive therapy; the mechanism is bidirectional.
- Source only COA-verified material and verify identity, as thymosin peptides are commonly mislabeled.
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