Mixing 20 mg ARA-290
Adding 2 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 20 mg vial of ARA-290 gives 10 mg/mL: each 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe holds 1,000 mcg. With 1 mL it's 20 mg/mL (2,000 mcg per 10 units); with 3 mL, 6.667 mg/mL (666.7 mcg per 10 units). More water makes small amounts easier to measure.
Bacteriostatic water chart for a 20 mg vial
Strength for each amount of water, and how much ARA-290 10 units and 1 unit hold on a U-100 insulin syringe (100 units = 1 mL).
| Water added | Strength | Per 10 units (0.1 mL) | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | 40 mg/mL | 4,000 mcg | 400 mcg |
| 1 mL | 20 mg/mL | 2,000 mcg | 200 mcg |
| 1.5 mL | 13.333 mg/mL | 1,333.3 mcg | 133.33 mcg |
| 2 mL | 10 mg/mL | 1,000 mcg | 100 mcg |
| 2.5 mL | 8 mg/mL | 800 mcg | 80 mcg |
| 3 mL | 6.667 mg/mL | 666.7 mcg | 66.67 mcg |
| 4 mL | 5 mg/mL | 500 mcg | 50 mcg |
| 5 mL | 4 mg/mL | 400 mcg | 40 mcg |
Units to draw for an amount (with 2 mL of water)
Arithmetic only, not a recommended amount. For what published studies actually gave, see ARA-290 research. Use the calculator for other amounts or water volumes.
| Amount | Units | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| 100 mcg (0.1 mg) | 1 units | 0.01 mL |
| 250 mcg (0.25 mg) | 2.5 units | 0.025 mL |
| 500 mcg (0.5 mg) | 5 units | 0.05 mL |
| 1,000 mcg (1 mg) | 10 units | 0.1 mL |
| 2,000 mcg (2 mg) | 20 units | 0.2 mL |
| 2,500 mcg (2.5 mg) | 25 units | 0.25 mL |
| 5,000 mcg (5 mg) | 50 units | 0.5 mL |
Cheapest 20 mg ARA-290 vials
One listing per vendor, vendors scoring 80%+ on Finnrick's independent lab testing, cheapest per mg first. Some links are affiliate links; rankings are by price only.
| Vendor | Listing | Price | Per mg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Peptides Metascore 88 · Finnrick 75% | ARA-290 Peptide (Cibinetide) 20mg Kit (200mg) 10 × 20 mg = 200 mg | USD 495.00 | USD 2.48 | Buy |
| Eros Peptides Metascore 74 · Finnrick 77% | ARA-290 20MG 1 × 20 mg | USD 74.99 | USD 3.75 | Buy |
Questions people ask
How much bacteriostatic water do I add to 20 mg of ARA-290?
Adding 2 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 20 mg vial of ARA-290 gives 10 mg/mL: each 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe holds 1,000 mcg. With 1 mL it's 20 mg/mL (2,000 mcg per 10 units); with 3 mL, 6.667 mg/mL (666.7 mcg per 10 units). More water makes small amounts easier to measure.
How many units is 100 mcg of ARA-290 from a 20 mg vial?
With 2 mL of water (10 mg/mL), 100 mcg is 1 units on a U-100 syringe; with 1 mL it's 0.5 units.
Where can I buy 20 mg ARA-290 vials?
2 independently tested vendors list 20 mg ARA-290 vials; the cheapest right now is Royal Peptides at USD 2.48 per mg (USD 495.00 for 10 × 20 mg = 200 mg).