CJC-1295 (no DAC) / Ipamorelin Blend: dosing, reconstitution and evidence
A GHRH analog paired with a selective ghrelin agonist. The two act on different receptors, so the GH pulse is larger than either produces alone — which is the entire reason this pairing became standard.
Also known as CJC/Ipa, CJC 1295 Ipamorelin, CJC-1295 no DAC with Ipamorelin, no DAC ipa, CJC no DAC Ipamorelin, GH blend, Mod GRF 1-29 Ipamorelin
CJC-1295 (no DAC) / Ipamorelin Blend quick start
- Route
- SubQ
- Typical dose
- 200–600 mcg total blend per dose — nearly always a 1:1 split, but confirm on your label
- Frequency
- Once nightly before bed, on an empty stomach
- Half-life
- Ipamorelin about 2 h; CJC-1295 without DAC about 30 min, with DAC about a week. Check which version is in your vial — it changes everything.
- Cycle
- 8–12 weeks, then a break. Some run it continuously at a low dose.
- Vial sizes sold
- 10mg or 20mg
How to run it
- How often
- Once nightly before bed, on an empty stomach
- Cycle length
- 8–12 weeks, then a break. Some run it continuously at a low dose.
- Half-life
- Ipamorelin about 2 h; CJC-1295 without DAC about 30 min, with DAC about a week. Check which version is in your vial — it changes everything.
- Route
- SubQ
What people actually run
The default growth-hormone blend, and by a wide margin the most commonly sold GH product. Usually 5 mg of each in a 10 mg vial.
What to expect
Most people tolerate CJC-1295 (no DAC) / Ipamorelin Blend well. Here is what is worth knowing going in, so nothing catches you by surprise.
Known interactions
Interactions involving CJC-1295 (no DAC) / Ipamorelin Blend's drug class that DoseIQ screens for. Each one cites where it comes from — an FDA label section or the published record — because an interaction warning you can't trace is just noise.
Growth hormone raises glucose and insulin resistance — it works directly against glucose-lowering medication.
What to do: Fasting glucose and HbA1c are worth tracking; medication doses sometimes need adjusting. Your prescriber should know GH peptides are in the picture.
Source: GH pharmacology; tesamorelin label §7
Reconstitution guide
CJC-1295 (no DAC) / Ipamorelin Blend ships as a lyophilised powder and gets mixed with bacteriostatic water before use. How much water you add sets the concentration, which sets how many syringe units make up each dose. One unit on a U-100 syringe is 0.01 mL — the tables below do the arithmetic for the vial sizes you are most likely to be holding.
10mg vial most common
| Water added | Concentration | 200mcg | 600mcg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2mL (common) | 5 mg/mL | 0.04 mL 4 units | 0.12 mL 12 units |
| 3mL | 3.33 mg/mL | 0.06 mL 6 units | 0.18 mL 18 units |
20mg vial
| Water added | Concentration | 200mcg | 600mcg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2mL (common) | 10 mg/mL | 0.02 mL 2 units | 0.06 mL 6 units |
| 3mL | 6.67 mg/mL | 0.03 mL 3 units | 0.09 mL 9 units |
Standard steps
- Inspect the vialConfirm the label and that the powder cake is intact. Do not use a cracked or compromised vial.
- Let it reach room temperatureSitting out for a few minutes reduces condensation inside the vial when the seal is broken.
- Disinfect both stoppersWipe the compound vial and the bacteriostatic water vial with a fresh alcohol swab and let them air-dry.
- Draw the bacteriostatic waterUse a sterile syringe to draw the volume you have chosen from the reconstitution table.
- Add the water down the vial wallInject slowly so it runs down the inside wall rather than spraying directly onto the powder. This limits foaming.
- Dissolve gentlySwirl or roll the vial between your hands until the cake dissolves. Never shake — agitation damages peptide bonds. The solution should end up clear.
- Label and refrigerateWrite the reconstitution date and concentration on the vial. Store at 2–8°C. Do not freeze.
This page is an educational research reference and is not medical advice. CJC-1295 (no DAC) / Ipamorelin Blend is not approved for human use in any jurisdiction. Dose figures reflect the published record and what the community has converged on — starting points to weigh, not instructions. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any protocol.