Important Safety Information

Peptide therapy safety information

Please read this information carefully before starting any peptide therapy. This page is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the guidance of a licensed healthcare provider. Every PeRx prescription is reviewed and approved by a U.S.-licensed provider based on your intake.

General safety

The following applies to all PeRx peptide therapies. Treatment-specific information is listed below.

Warnings

Compounded medications are not FDA-approved for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality.
Do not use if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding unless directed by your provider.
Disclose all medications, supplements, and medical conditions during your assessment — including a personal or family history of cancer, blood clots, or upcoming surgery.
Stop use and contact your provider or seek emergency care for signs of a serious allergic reaction (rash, hives, swelling of the face/lips/tongue, trouble breathing).

Common side effects

Injection-site redness, soreness, swelling, or bruising
Mild headache, lightheadedness, or fatigue in the first days
Temporary nausea or flushing

Storage

PeRx peptides ship fully reconstituted and ready to use. Store refrigerated at 36–46°F (2–8°C). Do not freeze. Keep upright and protected from light. Discard per the beyond-use date provided by the pharmacy.

Recovery

BPC-157 — Important Safety Information

The Body Protection Compound

Indication

Accelerates soft tissue repair, gut healing, and full-body recovery from injury.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: 250-500mcg daily, duration varies by condition
Administration: Subcutaneous injection near injury site or systemically
Vial: 3mg/mL, 5mL vial

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

Generally well-tolerated
May cause temporary injection site reactions
Should only be used under licensed provider supervision
Requires medical evaluation and prescription
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to BPC-157 or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting BPC-157.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Recovery

BPC/TB-500 — Important Safety Information

The Ultimate Recovery Combo

Indication

Dual-action recovery blend combining targeted repair with systemic anti-inflammation.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: Per provider guidance, subcutaneous injection daily
Administration: Subcutaneous injection
Vial: 3mg/mL (BPC-157) + 5mg/mL (TB-500), 5mL vial

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

Generally well tolerated
Possible injection site reactions
Not for use with active cancer
Requires licensed provider supervision
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to BPC/TB-500 or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting BPC/TB-500.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Growth Hormone

CJC-1295/Ipamorelin — Important Safety Information

Sustained Growth Hormone Release

Indication

Gold-standard GH combo for synergistic fat loss, muscle gain, and deeper sleep.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: CJC-1295 1-2mg + Ipamorelin 200-300mcg subcutaneously before bed
Administration: Subcutaneous injection, typically in the evening
Vial: 1.2mg/mL, 5mL vial

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

May cause temporary water retention
Possible injection site reactions
Should not be used with active cancer
Requires licensed provider supervision
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to CJC-1295/Ipamorelin or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting CJC-1295/Ipamorelin.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Growth Hormone

Sermorelin — Important Safety Information

The Growth Hormone Optimizer

Indication

Stimulates natural growth hormone production for better sleep, body composition, and recovery.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: 200-300mcg subcutaneously before bed, 5-6 days per week
Administration: Subcutaneous injection, typically administered at bedtime
Vial: 2.5mg/mL, 6mL vial

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

Generally well-tolerated with minimal side effects
May cause temporary injection site reactions
Should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Requires licensed provider supervision and monitoring
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to Sermorelin or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting Sermorelin.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Growth Hormone

Tesamorelin — Important Safety Information

Metabolic Optimization Peptide

Indication

Targets visceral fat reduction through natural growth hormone stimulation.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: 2mg subcutaneously daily
Administration: Subcutaneous injection, typically administered in the morning
Vial: 2mg/mL, 5mL vial

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

Generally well-tolerated with minimal side effects
May cause temporary injection site reactions
Should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Requires licensed provider supervision and monitoring
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to Tesamorelin or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting Tesamorelin.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Growth Hormone

Tesamorelin/Ipamorelin — Important Safety Information

Advanced Metabolic & GH Combo

Indication

Dual-pathway GH combo targeting visceral fat and lean body composition.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: Per provider guidance, subcutaneous injection daily
Administration: Subcutaneous injection
Vial: 2mg/mL (Tesamorelin) + 1mg/mL (Ipamorelin), 5mL vial

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

Generally well tolerated
Possible injection site reactions
Should not be used with active cancer
Requires licensed provider supervision
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to Tesamorelin/Ipamorelin or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting Tesamorelin/Ipamorelin.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Energy

AOD 9604 — Important Safety Information

Pure Fat Burning Peptide

Indication

A growth hormone fragment engineered specifically for targeted fat metabolism.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: 250-500mcg daily
Administration: Subcutaneous injection, typically morning on empty stomach
Vial: 3mg/mL, 5mL vial

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

Generally well tolerated
Possible injection site reactions
Should not be used during pregnancy
Requires licensed provider supervision
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to AOD 9604 or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting AOD 9604.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Energy

AOD 9604/MOTS-C — Important Safety Information

Fat Burning + Metabolic Reset

Indication

Dual-action combo for targeted fat burning and cellular metabolic optimization.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: Per provider guidance, subcutaneous injection
Administration: Subcutaneous injection
Vial: 3mg/mL (AOD 9604) + 5mg/mL (MOTS-C), 5mL vial

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

Generally well tolerated
Possible injection site reactions
Monitor blood glucose in diabetic patients
Requires licensed provider supervision
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to AOD 9604/MOTS-C or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting AOD 9604/MOTS-C.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Energy

MOTS-C — Important Safety Information

The Mitochondrial Peptide

Indication

An exercise mimetic that boosts metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and cellular energy.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: 5-10mg subcutaneously 3-5 times weekly
Administration: Subcutaneous injection
Vial: 5mg/mL, 5mL vial

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

Generally well tolerated
Possible injection site reactions
Monitor blood glucose in diabetic patients
Requires licensed provider supervision
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to MOTS-C or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting MOTS-C.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Cognitive

Semax/Selank — Important Safety Information

Cognitive Clarity & Calm Focus

Indication

Dual nootropic blend for calm focus, cognitive enhancement, and anxiety relief.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: 250-500mcg subcutaneously, daily
Administration: Subcutaneous injection
Vial: Semax + Selank combo, 5mL vial

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

Generally well tolerated
Possible mild injection site reactions
Should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Requires licensed provider supervision
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to Semax/Selank or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting Semax/Selank.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Cognitive

Pinealon/PE-22-28/Selank — Important Safety Information

Advanced Neuroprotective Blend

Indication

Triple neuroprotective blend for sleep, neuroregeneration, and calm focus.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: Per provider guidance, subcutaneous injection
Administration: Subcutaneous injection
Vial: Pinealon + PE-22-28 + Selank combo, 5mL vial

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

Generally well tolerated
Possible injection site reactions
Should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Requires licensed provider supervision
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to Pinealon/PE-22-28/Selank or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting Pinealon/PE-22-28/Selank.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Sleep

DSIP — Important Safety Information

Deep Sleep Peptide

Indication

Targets deep delta-wave sleep for restorative rest without next-day grogginess.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: 100-250mcg before bed
Administration: Subcutaneous injection
Vial: 1mg/mL, 5mL vial

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

Generally well tolerated
Possible vivid dreams initially
May cause temporary drowsiness
Requires licensed provider supervision
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to DSIP or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting DSIP.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Anti-Aging

GHK-Cu — Important Safety Information

The Skin Rejuvenation Peptide

Indication

Boosts collagen production and skin regeneration for visible anti-aging results.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: Topical application or subcutaneous injection per provider guidance
Administration: Subcutaneous injection
Vial: 3mg/mL, 5mL vial

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

Generally well tolerated
Rare skin sensitivity in some individuals
Should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Requires licensed provider supervision for injectable form
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to GHK-Cu or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting GHK-Cu.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Anti-Aging

GHK-Cu/Epitalon — Important Safety Information

Skin + Cellular Longevity

Indication

Dual-action blend for visible skin rejuvenation and cellular anti-aging.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: Per provider guidance, subcutaneous injection
Administration: Subcutaneous injection
Vial: 3mg/mL (GHK-Cu) + 5mg/mL (Epitalon), 5mL vial

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

Generally well tolerated
Possible injection site reactions
Monitor thyroid function (Epitalon component)
Requires licensed provider supervision
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to GHK-Cu/Epitalon or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting GHK-Cu/Epitalon.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Longevity

Epitalon — Important Safety Information

The Longevity Peptide

Indication

Activates telomerase to protect DNA and slow cellular aging at the source.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: 5-10mg daily for 10-20 day cycles
Administration: Subcutaneous injection, cycled periodically
Vial: 5mg/mL, 5mL vial

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

Limited long-term human data
Possible injection site reactions
Monitor thyroid function
Requires licensed provider supervision
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to Epitalon or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting Epitalon.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Immune

Thymosin Alpha-1 — Important Safety Information

Immune System Optimizer

Indication

Trains your immune system's T-cells to fight infections and strengthen defenses.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: 1.6mg subcutaneously 2-3 times weekly
Administration: Subcutaneous injection
Vial: 5mg/mL, 5mL vial

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

Generally very well tolerated
Rare injection site reactions
Monitor in autoimmune conditions
Requires licensed provider supervision
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to Thymosin Alpha-1 or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting Thymosin Alpha-1.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Detox

Glutathione — Important Safety Information

The Master Antioxidant

Indication

The body's master antioxidant for detoxification, immune support, and cellular defense.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: 200-600mg subcutaneously per provider guidance
Administration: Subcutaneous injection
Vial: 200mg/mL, 5mL vial

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

Generally very well tolerated
Possible injection site reactions
May interact with certain chemotherapy agents
Requires licensed provider supervision
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to Glutathione or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting Glutathione.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Sexual Health

PT-141 — Important Safety Information

On-Demand Intimacy Enhancement

Indication

Enhances sexual desire and arousal by working through the nervous system, not vascular mechanics.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: 1.75mg subcutaneously 45 minutes before anticipated activity
Administration: Subcutaneous injection, on-demand use
Vial: 2mg/mL, 5mL vial

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

May cause temporary flushing or nausea
Possible mild blood pressure changes
Should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Requires licensed provider evaluation and prescription
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to PT-141 or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting PT-141.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Longevity

NAD+ — Important Safety Information

The Cellular Energy Coenzyme

Indication

Replenishes a vital coenzyme for DNA repair, energy production, and longevity.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: Per provider guidance, subcutaneous injection
Administration: Subcutaneous injection
Vial: 100 mg/mL, 10 mL vial

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

Generally well tolerated
May cause mild injection site irritation
Should be administered under licensed provider supervision
Monitor in patients with active malignancies
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to NAD+ or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting NAD+.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Recovery

BPC/TB-500 Capsules — Important Safety Information

Oral Recovery Support

Indication

Oral capsule version of the BPC/TB-500 recovery combo for needle-free convenience.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: Per provider guidance, daily oral capsule
Administration: Oral capsule

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

Generally well tolerated
Possible mild GI effects during adjustment
Not for use with active cancer
Requires licensed provider supervision
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to BPC/TB-500 Capsules or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting BPC/TB-500 Capsules.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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Recovery

BPC Capsules — Important Safety Information

Oral Gut & Recovery Support

Indication

Oral BPC-157 capsules for gut healing and needle-free recovery support.

Dosage & administration

Dosage: Per provider guidance, daily oral capsule
Administration: Oral capsule

Your exact dose, frequency, and protocol length will be set by your licensed provider based on your intake.

Warnings & precautions

Generally well tolerated
Possible mild GI effects during adjustment
Should only be used under licensed provider supervision
Requires medical evaluation and prescription
Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to BPC Capsules or any of its ingredients.
Disclose all current medications and medical conditions before starting BPC Capsules.
Stop use and contact your provider if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction.

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