Cerebrolysin
Also known as FPF-1070
A brain-derived peptide complex used for recovery after brain injury and for cognition.
How it's taken
a deeper shot into a muscle, usually the glute, thigh, or shoulder
a small shot into the fat just under the skin (belly, thigh, or love handle)
Availability varies by supplier — injectable is the most commonly researched form.
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- Documented dose
- 8000000–24000000 mcg
- Typical frequency
- Once to three times daily during a 4-week block
- Cycle
- 4 weeks on, 3 off
- Half-life
- Short in blood, but effects on neurons persist
- Regulatory status
- Prescription medicine in parts of Europe and Asia; not FDA approved.
Dose on a U-100 syringe
This dose is too large to draw in one standard U-100 insulin syringe at common mixes. It is typically drawn from a larger vial, mixed at a higher concentration, or split into more than one injection. Run your own vial through the reconstitution calculator.
What it does
Cerebrolysin is a mixture of small neuropeptides and growth-factor fragments rather than a single peptide. It is used after concussion or stroke, in memory decline, and by people chasing clearer thinking. Reported effects are better recall, less brain fog, and improved recovery of function after injury.
Mechanism
Supplies fragments with NGF-, BDNF- and CNTF-like activity that support neuron survival, axon growth, and synaptic plasticity.
Storage — lyophilisedwhat's this?
Refrigerate; do not freeze. Sealed ampoules keep for years.
Storage — reconstitutedwhat's this?
Use the day it is drawn; keep refrigerated.
Reconstitution noteswhat's this?
Supplied as a liquid ampoule or a powder. If mixing a powder preparation, use 8 mL of bacteriostatic water and dose 100 units (8 mg) at a time: week 1 once daily, week 2 twice daily, weeks 3-4 three times daily. Subcutaneous or intramuscular.
Stacks well with
- SemaxNeurotrophic support plus sharper day-to-day focus.
- SelankRecovery and cognition alongside calmer stress response.
- EpitalonPaired in neuroprotective anti-ageing protocols.
Popular combinations reported in the community and research literature — not a recommendation. Adding peptides multiplies side-effect risk; check with a clinician.
Commonly reported side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Sweating
- Agitation
Contraindications noted
- Severe kidney failure
- History of status epilepticus
- Allergy to Cerebrolysin or sodium hydroxide
- High-dose MAO inhibitors without medical guidance
Research notes
Approved in several countries outside the US for stroke and dementia, with mixed but generally positive trial results.
Track this properly
Work out syringe units with the calculator, or set up a full schedule in about a minute.
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