Cagrilintide Dosing & Reconstitution Chart
How many insulin-syringe units to draw for Cagrilintide, based on how much bacteriostatic water you add to a 5 mg vial. Every number below is on a U-100 (100 units = 1 mL) syringe and matches our calculator.
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| Water added | Concentration | 150 mcg dose | 300 mcg dose | 450 mcg dose | 600 mcg dose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | 5 mg/mL | 3 u | 6 u | 9 u | 12 u |
| 2 mL | 2.5 mg/mL | 6 u | 12 u | 18 u | 24 u |
| 3 mL | 1.667 mg/mL | 9 u | 18 u | 27 u | 36 u |
| 5 mL | 1 mg/mL | 15 u | 30 u | 45 u | 60 u |
Cells show units to draw on a U-100 insulin syringe.
Calculate your exact Cagrilintide dose
Pre-filled with Cagrilintide’s commonly cited vial and dose. Change any field to match your vial — it shows the exact units, concentration, and doses per vial.
Add 2 mL of bacteriostatic water to your 5 mg vial. That gives you about 16 doses of 300 mcg. For each dose, draw 12 units into a 100-unit insulin syringe.
Cagrilintide dosing FAQ
How many units of Cagrilintide should I draw?
Reconstituting a 5 mg vial of Cagrilintide with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water gives 2.5 mg/mL. A 300 mcg dose is about 12 units on a U-100 insulin syringe, roughly 16 doses per vial. This is a commonly cited example for context, not medical advice.
How much bacteriostatic water do I add to Cagrilintide?
There is no single correct amount. More water makes each dose a larger, easier-to-measure volume; less water makes it more concentrated. The chart above shows the units for 1–5 mL — 2 mL is a common choice for a 5 mg vial.
How many doses are in a 5 mg Cagrilintide vial?
At a 300 mcg dose, a 5 mg vial holds about 16 doses. Larger doses mean fewer doses per vial, and the amount of water you add does not change this.