Metabolic & Weight
Liraglutide Dosing & Reconstitution Calculator
Daily GLP-1 receptor agonist for diabetes management and weight loss.
TL;DR - Liraglutide is a metabolic & weight peptide with a typical starting dose of 1.8 mg. For a 18 mg vial, add 3 mL bacteriostatic water to yield 6 mg/mL.
1.8 mg
Start Dose
18 mg
Vial
3 mL
BAC Water
6
mg/mL
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Frequently Asked
How do I reconstitute Liraglutide?
Add 3 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 18 mg vial, injecting slowly down the inside wall. Swirl gently; never shake. This yields a concentration of 6 mg/mL.
What is the recommended dose of Liraglutide?
A typical research dose is 1.8 mg. Consult the ASCEND calculator for your specific vial concentration and draw volume.
How many doses are in a Liraglutide vial?
A 18 mg vial reconstituted with 3 mL BAC water yields approximately 10 doses at 1.8 mg each.
How many IU is 1.8 mg of Liraglutide on a syringe?
With a 18 mg vial reconstituted in 3 mL bacteriostatic water, the concentration is 6 mg/mL. For a 1.8 mg dose: Volume = 1.8 mg ÷ 6 mg/mL = 0.3 mL. Draw to the 30 line on a 100-unit insulin syringe. You can adjust these values in the ASCEND calculator for any vial size.
What does a Liraglutide dosage calculator do?
A Liraglutide dosage calculator converts your vial size and BAC water volume into an exact syringe draw in IU. Enter your vial strength (18 mg), reconstitution volume (3 mL), and target dose to get the precise line to draw on an insulin syringe.
What is the Liraglutide reconstitution calculator formula?
Draw volume (mL) = Dose (mg) divided by Concentration (mg/mL). For a 18 mg vial with 3 mL BAC water: concentration = 6 mg/mL. For a 1.8 mg dose, the ASCEND calculator gives the exact IU line on your syringe instantly.
Peptide Intelligence
What is the half-life of Liraglutide?
Liraglutide has a half-life of approximately 13 hours, requiring once-daily subcutaneous injection. This shorter half-life compared to semaglutide means missed doses have a greater impact on maintaining plasma concentrations.
Why does Liraglutide require daily dosing when Semaglutide is weekly?
Liraglutide's albumin-binding modification provides a ~13-hour half-life, insufficient for weekly dosing. Semaglutide uses a more extended fatty acid chain enabling a ~7-day half-life. Both are GLP-1 receptor agonists but differ in their molecular engineering.
What injection sites are recommended for Liraglutide?
Administer subcutaneously in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Rotate sites daily. Injection just before meals is not required; Liraglutide works independently of meal timing.
Also Explore
Research Guides
Bacteriostatic Water Guide
What it is & why it matters for reconstitution
How Much BAC Water for Liraglutide?
18 mg vial reconstitution recipe + concentration table
Liraglutide on Insulin Syringe
1.8 mg draw on 30u / 50u / 100u syringes
Insulin Syringe Guide
Choosing the right gauge & volume for your draw
Multi-Lab Verification Standard
How ASCEND ensures dosing accuracy
Primary Sources
SCALE Obesity (NEJM 2015)
LEADER Cardiovascular
Data last reviewed 2026-06-03 · Methodology →
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