Liraglutide Reconstitution Calculator
Enter the amount you want to measure. The vial buttons will highlight which vial strengths create cleaner syringe-unit measurements.
What amount do you need?
Type the target amount, then choose mg or mcg. Example: 2mg or 500mcg.
Work the dose out from body weight
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Possible vial strengths:
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Example Liraglutide Titration Schedule
| Phase | Timeline | Daily Dose | Frequency / Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | Week 1 | 0.6 mg | 1× daily (SC) |
| Titration | Week 2 | 1.2 mg | 1× daily (SC) |
| Maximum (Victoza) | As needed | 1.8 mg | 1× daily (SC) |
| Titration (Saxenda) | Week 4 | 2.4 mg | 1× daily (SC) |
| Target (Saxenda) | Week 5+ | 3.0 mg | 1× daily (SC) |
FDA-approved (Victoza for T2D, Saxenda for weight loss). Saxenda continues to 3.0 mg; Victoza maximum is 1.8 mg.
Possible vial strengths:
What Is It?
Liraglutide
Daily GLP-1 analogue, predecessor to semaglutide.
Bacteriostatic Water
Sterile water containing a bacteriostatic preservative, commonly used when preparing multi-use research vials.
How To Mix Liraglutide
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CleanUse alcohol swabs to clean the tops of both vials.
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Draw BAC WaterDraw the selected amount of bacteriostatic water.
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Inject SlowlyAdd the liquid slowly down the side of the vial.
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Swirl GentlyDo not shake. Swirl gently until dissolved.
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Store ProperlyStore as directed and protect from heat and light.
Best Practices & Common Mistakes
Best Practices
- Use sterile technique.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Store refrigerated when appropriate.
- Use clean syringe-unit math before measuring.
Common Mistakes
- Confusing milligrams with milliliters.
- Choosing an option with awkward decimal units.
- Using too little liquid for very small measurements.
- Shaking the vial aggressively.
Liraglutide Storage & Handling
Lyophilized Powder: −20°C (−4°F) for long-term storage (up to 24 months). Refrigeration 2–8°C (36–46°F) for short-term use (up to ~3 months). Original sealed vial in the freezer is safest.
Reconstituted Solution: 2–8°C (36–46°F), use within ~7–14 days. Keep sealed, avoid light, and do not repeat freeze-thaw cycles.
Reconstituted Solution: 2–8°C (36–46°F), use within ~7–14 days. Keep sealed, avoid light, and do not repeat freeze-thaw cycles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Daily — and this is the biggest difference from semaglutide or tirzepatide. Liraglutide is injected once every day, so a vial empties far faster than a weekly peptide. If the calculator shows "7 doses per vial," that's 7 days for liraglutide, not 7 weeks. Keep that in mind when planning how much a single vial covers.
It titrates daily, not weekly: 0.6 mg for the first week, then 1.2 mg, with 1.8 mg as the typical maximum for the diabetes product (Victoza). Each step gives the body time to adjust and limits nausea. In the calculator, remember every figure is a once-daily dose, so plan vial use day by day.
The approved pen is fixed at 6 mg/mL, where 0.6 mg = 10 units and 1.2 mg = 20 units on a U-100 syringe. Compounded or research-grade powder has no fixed concentration — you set it by how much BAC water you add, so the units per dose depend on your mix. Reconstitute a 10 mg vial with ~1.7 mL to land near 6 mg/mL and the unit math matches the pen.
The approved weight-management product (Saxenda) titrates daily: 0.6 mg in week 1, then +0.6 mg each week — 1.2 → 1.8 → 2.4 → 3.0 mg — reaching a 3.0 mg daily maintenance dose. The diabetes product (Victoza) tops out lower, around 1.8 mg daily. These figures mirror the approved medicines and are shown for reference, not as a recommendation — dose decisions belong with a licensed clinician.
YYes. Store reconstituted solution at 2–8°C (36–46°F), protected from light, and keep sealed powder coldest in the freezer (−20°C) for long-term storage. Avoid heat and repeated freeze-thaw cycles, which degrade the peptide.
Practical takeaway: If your goal involves weight management, metabolic health, recovery, physical performance, cognitive function, appearance, or general well-being, discuss it with a licensed healthcare professional. They can help you evaluate approved, evidence-based options rather than relying on an unapproved or investigational compound. This calculator is intended only for transparent research-reference calculations and does not determine an appropriate amount, recommend use, or replace professional medical guidance.
Important: This tool is for informational and research-reference purposes only. Not intended for human or veterinary use.