KPV · Dosing & maths
KPV dosage: what the research used
This page collects the doses reported in published KPV research and works through the reconstitution maths for common vial sizes. It does not recommend any dose.
Doses used in published research
Mouse colitis studies gave KPV in drinking water at micromolar concentrations, or by nanoparticle formulations. There is no human dose.
KPV reconstitution table
Syringe units (U-100: 100 units = 1 mL) needed for a given amount, by vial size and water volume:
| Vial | Water | Concentration | 200 µg | 500 µg | 1 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mg | 1 mL | 10 mg/mL | 2 units | 5 units | 10 units |
| 10 mg | 2 mL | 5 mg/mL | 4 units | 10 units | 20 units |
| 10 mg | 3 mL | 3.333 mg/mL | 6 units | 15 units | 30 units |
KPV reconstitution calculator
Arithmetic aid for laboratory reconstitution. It does not recommend any amount for any use.
Handling and storage
Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water, adding it slowly down the vial wall and swirling rather than shaking — see the reconstitution guide. Once mixed, refrigerate at 2–8 °C; unmixed lyophilised powder keeps longest frozen (storage guide). Converting between units, mL and mg is covered in syringe units explained.
KPV dosing FAQs
How much bacteriostatic water for a 10 mg KPV vial?
There is no fixed amount — the volume sets the concentration. Adding 2 mL to a 10 mg vial gives 5 mg/mL; 1 mL gives 10 mg/mL, 2 mL gives 5 mg/mL, 3 mL gives 3.333 mg/mL.
How many units is 200 µg of KPV?
At 5 mg/mL (10 mg in 2 mL), 200 µg is 0.04 mL, or 4 units on a U-100 syringe. A different water volume changes this — use the calculator above.
Is there an approved KPV dose?
See the published trial doses above. Any human use of a licensed medicine should follow its prescribing information and a prescriber's advice.
What is a KPV dosage chart?
A table showing how many syringe units a given amount takes at a given concentration. The reconstitution table on this page is one, calculated for 10 mg vials.