Standard Dosage Range
Research dosing range: 5–20 mg per dose (injection)
Educational reference only
Dosage by Use Case
Immunodeficiency (secondary, post-infection)
5–10 days
Administered intramuscularly. Cycle repeated every 3-6 months as needed. Often combined with other immunomodulatory therapies.
Chronic Infections (Herpes, CMV)
7–10 days
Intramuscular injection. Used as adjunctive therapy to antiviral medications. Monitor immune response with blood tests (CD4/CD8 counts).
Post-Surgical Immunosuppression
5 days
Administered intramuscularly starting shortly after surgery. Aims to reduce post-operative infection risk and improve wound healing.
Age-Related Immunosenescence
10 days
Used in gerontological research to improve immune function in elderly subjects. Often combined with Epithalon. Cycles repeated annually or bi-annually.
Cancer (adjunctive therapy)
7-10 days
Used as an adjunct to chemotherapy or radiation therapy in some Russian protocols. Aims to reduce treatment-related immunosuppression.
Timing & Frequency
Injections are typically administered in the morning. Because Thymalin acts via modulation of gene expression, timing relative to meals is less critical than for other peptides.
Cycle Guidance
Most clinical studies run 5–10 day protocols. Some gerontological studies use annual or bi-annual cycles. While Thymalin is considered relatively safe, prolonged continuous use has not been extensively studied. Cycling rationale is primarily precautionary given limited long-term human safety data outside of Russia.
Reconstitution Reference
Quick reference for reconstituting Thymalin. For custom vial sizes and concentrations, use the Reconstitution Calculator.
| Common Vial Size | Typically 10 mg per vial |
| BAC Water Volume | 1-2 mL sterile or bacteriostatic water for injection |
| Concentration & Draw | At 1 mL: 10 mg/mL. At 2 mL: 5 mg/mL |
| Storage | Refrigerate at 2–8°C after reconstitution. Protect from light. Keep lyophilized powder at room temperature or refrigerated. |
| Stability | Reconstituted solution stable up to 24 hours refrigerated. Lyophilized powder stable 24-36 months per manufacturer specifications. |
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Last updated: 2026-02-19