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Selank

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Selank (TP-7)

Anxiety relief without sedation

Cognitive
Half-life
Short, but biological effects last 24+ hours
Route
Intranasal or SubQ
Cycle
4-6 weeks on,
Status
Approved in Russia as a medication

About

A Russian nootropic peptide that reduces anxiety without sedation. Analog of tuftsin.

Mechanism

Modulates GABA and serotonin systems. Increases BDNF.

Dosage

beginner

Amount
250-500 mcg
Frequency
1-2x per day (nasal)
Route
Intranasal
Duration
4-6 weeks

standard

Amount
750-1500 mcg
Frequency
2-3x per day (nasal) or 1x SubQ
Route
Intranasal or SubQ
Duration
4-6 weeks

advanced

Amount
2000-3000 mcg total daily
Frequency
Split into 2-3 doses
Route
Intranasal
Duration
6 weeks on, then 2 weeks off
Timing

Morning or early afternoon. Avoid after 3 PM (may disrupt sleep).

Cycle structure

4-6 weeks on, 1-2 weeks off.

Reconstitution & Storage

5 mg + 1 mL → 5000 mcg/mL

Most often used as a nasal spray. Each puff = 250-500 mcg.

Dosing reference — units to draw

Concentration = peptide mass ÷ bacteriostatic water; units to draw = dose volume (mL) × 100 on a U-100 insulin syringe. Each vial size below is shown at 1 mL, with the units to draw for a typical 250–500 mcg dose.

Selank reconstitution: vial size, bacteriostatic water, resulting concentration, and units to draw on a U-100 insulin syringe for a typical dose.
Vial BAC water Concentration Units to draw
5 mg 1 mL 5000 mcg/mL 5–10 units
10 mg 1 mL 10000 mcg/mL 2.5–5 units

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Lyophilized: freezer. Reconstituted: 2-8°C, 14-21 days.

Benefits

  • • Anxiety relief without sedation
  • • Improved focus
  • • No addiction potential (unlike benzodiazepines)
  • • Stress resilience
  • • Improved mood
  • • Anti-inflammatory effects

Side effects

  • • Very well tolerated
  • • Rare: headache
  • • Nasal irritation (with intranasal use)

Contraindications

  • • Pregnancy
  • • History of psychosis (caution)
  • • Other GABA-active medications (interaction)

Gender notes

Men

Same dose. Popular among 'high performers' with anxiety.

Women

Same dose. Popular for hormonal anxiety, especially PMS-related.

Research

Stacks well with

SEMAX DSIP

Selank FAQ

How do you reconstitute Selank?

Add 1 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 5 mg vial of Selank, which gives a concentration of 5000 mcg/mL. Inject the water slowly down the vial wall and swirl gently — never shake.

What is a typical Selank dose?

A typical research dose of Selank is 250–500 mcg, 2-3x per day (nasal) or 1x subq. This is educational information, not medical advice.

How many units of Selank do I draw?

From a 5 mg vial reconstituted with 1 mL of bacteriostatic water, draw 5–10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe for a 250–500 mcg dose.

Track Selank doses in the app

Built-in reconstitution calculator, dose log, and reminders. Free on Android.

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Educational use only. Not medical advice. Many peptides shown are not FDA-approved and remain research compounds. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider.