5mg of Liraglutide = 100 Units

Using a 5mg vial reconstituted with 1mL of bacteriostatic water.

Step-by-Step Math

  1. Add 1mL of bacteriostatic water to your 5mg vial of Liraglutide.
  2. Concentration: 5mg = 5000 mcg / 100 units = 50 mcg per unit.
  3. 5000 mcg / 50 mcg per unit = 100 units on your insulin syringe.

Conversion Table (5mg vial + 1mL water)

DoseUnitsDoses/Vial
150mcg 3 units 33 doses
200mcg 4 units 25 doses
250mcg 5 units 20 doses
300mcg 6 units 16 doses
500mcg 10 units 10 doses
600mcg 12 units 8 doses
750mcg 15 units 6 doses
1mg 20 units 5 doses
1500mcg 30 units 3 doses
2mg 40 units 2 doses
2500mcg 50 units 2 doses
3mg 60 units 1 doses
5mg 100 units 1 doses

FAQ

How many units is 5mg of Liraglutide?
5mg equals 100 units when using a 5mg vial reconstituted with 1mL of bacteriostatic water.

How many doses in a 5mg vial?
Approximately 1 doses at 5mg per dose.

Typical dose range: 600-3000 mcg, 1x daily.

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