Standard Dosage Range
Research dosing range: 1–3 mg per dose (oral); 0.5-1 mg (injection)
Educational reference only
Dosage by Use Case
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) / Colitis
4–8 weeks
Oral administration (capsule) is preferred. Some studies used enema administration to target the colon directly. Monitor symptoms and adjust dose as needed.
Gut Barrier Repair / Leaky Gut
4–6 weeks
Oral administration (capsule) is preferred. Consider combining with other gut-healing supplements like L-glutamine and zinc carnosine.
Skin Inflammation (Dermatitis / Eczema)
4–8 weeks
Subcutaneous injection or topical application (compounded cream). Some protocols use both oral and topical administration for synergistic effects.
Systemic Anti-Inflammatory
4–8 weeks
Oral or subcutaneous administration. Lower dose for systemic use. Not yet validated in human trials.
Timing & Frequency
For IBD and gut health, oral dosing is typically administered 30 minutes before meals. For skin inflammation, injections are often administered in the evening. KPV has a very short half-life (~minutes in plasma), but it is thought to act intracellularly so frequent dosing may not be necessary.
Cycle Guidance
Most preclinical studies ran 4–8 week protocols. Common research practice uses a 6–8 week cycle followed by a 4-week break. KPV does not appear to suppress endogenous systems, so cycling rationale is primarily precautionary given limited long-term human safety data.
Reconstitution Reference
Quick reference for reconstituting KPV. For custom vial sizes and concentrations, use the Reconstitution Calculator.
| Common Vial Size | Typically 10 mg per vial |
| BAC Water Volume | 5 mL bacteriostatic water for 2 mg/mL concentration |
| Concentration & Draw | At 2 mg/mL: 500 mcg = 0.25 mL (25 units on a 100-unit insulin syringe) |
| Storage | Refrigerate at 2–8°C after reconstitution. Keep lyophilized powder at room temperature or refrigerated. |
| Stability | Reconstituted solution stable up to 30 days refrigerated. Lyophilized powder stable 12-24 months per manufacturer specifications. |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Last updated: 2026-02-19