Quick math example
A 5 mg vial mixed with 2 mL gives 2,500 mcg/mL. A 100 mcg dose is 0.04 mL, which equals 4 units on a U-100 syringe.
Reconstitution reference
U100 units to draw for each common DSIP dose, by vial size, reconstituted with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water. Change the water volume in the calculator above to recompute for your own setup.
| Vial | Concentration | 100 mcg | 200 mcg | 300 mcg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mg | 2.5 mg/mL | 4 u(0.04 mL) | 8 u(0.08 mL) | 12 u(0.12 mL) |
Educational reference only — not a dose recommendation. Units assume a U100 insulin syringe (100 units = 1 mL on U-100). Always confirm against your own vial, diluent, and clinician or pharmacy instructions.
How the DSIP calculation works
DSIP is labelled in milligrams while doses are discussed in micrograms. The calculator converts the vial total to mcg, divides by water volume for concentration, then divides your target dose by that concentration.
- 5 mg vial = 5,000 mcg total
- 5,000 mcg / 2 mL = 2,500 mcg per mL
- 100 mcg target = 0.04 mL draw
DSIP 5 mg vial with 2 mL example
A 5 mg DSIP vial mixed with 2 mL gives 2.5 mg/mL, or 2,500 mcg/mL.
A 100 mcg dose is 0.04 mL — 4 units on a U-100 syringe. A 200 mcg dose is 0.08 mL, or 8 units.
- 5 mg / 2 mL = 2.5 mg/mL
- 100 mcg / 2,500 mcg per mL = 0.04 mL = 4 units
- 200 mcg / 2,500 mcg per mL = 0.08 mL = 8 units
Timing and reconstitution
DSIP is typically used around bedtime in community protocols, but timing and dose are decisions for you and a clinician — this page only returns the draw. Keep the reconstituted vial refrigerated and confirm a beyond-use date.
- Doses are small — a U-100 syringe is easiest
- Refrigerate the reconstituted vial; protect from light
- Re-run the math if you change the dose
Frequently asked questions
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Primary sources
Full reference listBackground references for this calculator. PepSync does not make clinical claims; these citations support the educational context only.
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