CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin Stack — Volume Planner and Dose Table
CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin Stack Volume Planner
This stack is the one case where the reconstitution math gets a real decision in it: do you keep the two peptides in separate vials, or combine them into one? Both are valid. The planner below covers each, using the common 2mg + 2mg pairing.
Planner inputs:
- CJC-1295 vial: 2mg
- Ipamorelin vial: 2mg
- Diluent volume per vial (mL): typically 2mL each
Outputs:
- Final concentration of each peptide (mcg/mL)
- mcg per 1 unit on a U-100 insulin syringe
- Units to draw for a combined research amount
The Two Protocols
Protocol A — Separate Vials (two draws)
Reconstitute each peptide in its own vial, draw from each. More vials, more sterile draws, but full independent control over each peptide's amount.
| Peptide | Vial | Diluent | Concentration | mcg per unit (U-100) | |-----------|------|---------|---------------|----------------------| | CJC-1295 | 2mg | 2mL | 1000 mcg/mL | 10 mcg | | Ipamorelin| 2mg | 2mL | 1000 mcg/mL | 10 mcg |
To deliver 100 mcg of each, draw 10 units from the CJC vial and 10 units from the Ipamorelin vial — two separate draws.
Protocol B — Combined Vial (one draw)
Reconstitute both peptides into a single vial of diluent. One draw delivers both at once. Simpler at draw time; you lose the ability to vary one peptide without the other.
The math: put 2mg CJC-1295 + 2mg Ipamorelin into 2mL total diluent.
- Each peptide: 2000 mcg ÷ 2 mL = 1000 mcg/mL = 10 mcg per unit
- One 10-unit draw delivers 100 mcg CJC-1295 + 100 mcg Ipamorelin simultaneously
Note the concentration per peptide is the same as Protocol A — because each 2mg sits in the same 2mL. You haven't doubled anything; you've just co-located them. The total peptide mass in the vial is 4mg, but each peptide is still at 1000 mcg/mL.
Combined-Vial Dose Table (2mg + 2mg in 2mL)
| Units Drawn | CJC-1295 Delivered | Ipamorelin Delivered | |-------------|--------------------|----------------------| | 5 units | 50 mcg | 50 mcg | | 10 units | 100 mcg | 100 mcg | | 15 units | 150 mcg | 150 mcg | | 20 units | 200 mcg | 200 mcg |
Because both peptides share the vial at equal concentration, the two columns are always identical. That's the appeal of the 2mg + 2mg pairing in one vial — one number to track.
When to Pick Each Protocol
Separate vials when you want to vary the two peptides independently, or when your research amounts for CJC and Ipamorelin differ. Two draws, full control.
Combined vial when you're running a fixed 1:1 ratio and want a single draw. Fewer sterile entries, simpler arithmetic. The trade-off: change one peptide's amount and you change both.
There's no accuracy difference between the two — the per-unit concentration is identical. It's purely a question of control versus convenience.
Step-by-Step: Combined Vial
Step 1: Convert each to micrograms. 2mg × 1000 = 2000 mcg (each peptide)
Step 2: Choose total diluent volume (example: 2mL).
Step 3: Reconstitute the first vial, then draw that solution and inject it into the second vial — or inject diluent into each and combine into one. Aim for 2mL total.
Step 4: Concentration per peptide. 2000 mcg ÷ 2 mL = 1000 mcg/mL
Step 5: Convert to syringe units. 1000 mcg/mL × 0.01 mL = 10 mcg per unit (each peptide)
Step 6: Draw for your research amount. 100 mcg each ÷ 10 mcg/unit = 10 units
Syringe-Unit Reference
U-100 insulin syringes: 100 units total, each unit = 0.01 mL.
| Syringe Units | Volume (mL) | |---------------|-------------| | 5 units | 0.05 mL | | 10 units | 0.10 mL | | 15 units | 0.15 mL | | 20 units | 0.20 mL |
Use a fresh, sterile syringe for every draw.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Thinking the combined vial doubles concentration. It doesn't. Each peptide is still 1000 mcg/mL — they share the volume, they don't stack onto each other's concentration.
Mismatched diluent volumes across protocols. If you reconstitute CJC in 2mL but Ipamorelin in 1mL, their per-unit amounts differ (10 mcg vs 20 mcg) and a single draw delivers unequal amounts. Keep volumes equal for a 1:1 stack.
Combining before each is dissolved. Reconstitute and confirm each peptide is fully clear before combining. Mixing powders with undissolved material makes the final concentration unreliable.
Shaking. Swirl gently. Shaking can denature both peptides.
How to Reconstitute the Stack (Combined Vial)
- Gather supplies: CJC-1295 vial, Ipamorelin vial, bacteriostatic water, alcohol swabs, U-100 syringe.
- Clean all vial tops with alcohol. Let dry.
- Reconstitute CJC-1295 with 2mL bacteriostatic water. Swirl until clear.
- Draw the dissolved CJC solution and inject it slowly into the Ipamorelin vial, aiming at the wall.
- Swirl gently until the Ipamorelin fully dissolves into the combined solution.
- Store at 2–8°C. Use within 28 days. See the storage and stability reference for freeze-thaw and room-temp limits.
Where to Source Bacteriostatic Water
You need sterile bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol). Distilled water and saline are not substitutes.
- BAC Water Depot — per-lot COA, US-shipped 10mL vials.
- Peptide Sciences — bacteriostatic water alongside research peptides.
- Limitless Life — bacteriostatic water and related research supplies.
For research use only — not clinical guidance. This content provides calculation methods and reference data. No dosing recommendations are made. Follow your institution's protocols for handling and disposal. Consult a qualified professional for any medical applications.