Overview
A neuropeptide with potent anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory properties. Used in chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS), mold illness, and autoimmune conditions. Regulates innate immune response and reduces TGF-beta.
Reported Dosing Ranges
Reference information only. Not medical advice, prescriptions, or recommendations.
CIRS / Mold Illness
Dosage
50 mcg
Frequency
4 times daily (nasal spray)
Cycle Length
1-3 months
Timing
Every 4-6 hours
Notes
Administered as a nasal spray. Standard Shoemaker protocol for CIRS: 50mcg 4x/day. Must address biotoxin exposure first before starting VIP. Monitor VIP levels, lipase, TGF-beta. Can cause nasal congestion initially.
Reconstitution Calculator
* U-30 recommended for this dose (2.5 units)
Your Dose
Draw to
2.5units
(0.025 mL) on a U-100 syringe
Syringe Fill
U-100 insulin syringe
Reconstitution
Concentration
2.00 mg/mL
mcg per mL
2000 mcg
Per Unit (IU)
20.0 mcg
Doses Per Vial
200 doses
Storage
🌡️ Refrigerate at 2-8°C (36-46°F)
📋 Use within 14 days once reconstituted. Must be compounded into nasal spray.
⏱️ Shelf life: 14 days after reconstitution