5mg of SS-31 = 100 Units

Using a 50mg vial reconstituted with 10mL of bacteriostatic water.

Step-by-Step Math

  1. Add 10mL of bacteriostatic water to your 50mg vial of SS-31.
  2. Concentration: 50mg = 50000 mcg / 1000 units = 50 mcg per unit.
  3. 5000 mcg / 50 mcg per unit = 100 units on your insulin syringe.

Conversion Table (50mg vial + 10mL water)

DoseUnitsDoses/Vial
1500mcg 30 units 33 doses
2mg 40 units 25 doses
2500mcg 50 units 20 doses
5mg 100 units 10 doses

FAQ

How many units is 5mg of SS-31?
5mg equals 100 units when using a 50mg vial reconstituted with 10mL of bacteriostatic water.

How many doses in a 50mg vial?
Approximately 10 doses at 5mg per dose.

Typical dose range: 5000-20000 mcg, 1x daily or every other day.

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