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PT-141 Dosage, Protocol & Research Guide

Dose source: approved product labelBy Sam, MBA

Label figures describe the approved branded products. The research materials listed on this page are not approved drugs and are not evaluated by any regulator.

  • MW 1,025.2 g/mol
  • CAS 189691-06-3
Dosage, protocol, reconstitution and storage reference for PT-141, with a reconstitution calculator, vial sizes and cited research.

Dose overview

Every range below is taken from the cited source and carries its evidence grade.

Label figures describe the approved branded products. The research materials listed on this page are not approved drugs and are not evaluated by any regulator.

Human data and community reports

Human data and community reports
SourcePopulationDoseFrequencyRouteDurationEvidence
Vyleesi (bremelanotide) US label (DailyMed)[1]1.75 mg administered subcutaneously in the abdomen or thigh as needed at least 45 minutes before anticipated sexual activity; label states no more than one dose within 24 hours and a limit of 8 doses per monthhumanpremenopausal women with acquired, generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder (labelled indication)1.75 mg[1]subcutaneous, labelled dose per use, as needed; not a daily scheduleas needed; no more than one dose within 24 hourssubcutaneous— Approved product label

Evidence grades: A approved label, B human trial, C observational, D animal study, E community-reported.

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Sizes in the Pepcore catalogue10 mg
Concentration
5 mg/mL
Volume to draw
0.05 mL
Units on a U-100 syringe
5 units
Draws per vial
40

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Properties

CAS
189691-06-3
Molecular weight
1,025.2 g/mol
Formula
Not yet recorded
Sequence
Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-OH
Aliases
Bremelanotide, Vyleesi, PT141
Vial sizes (mg)
10

Storage notes

Lyophilized
Not yet recorded from a cited source
Reconstituted stability (days)
Not yet recorded from a cited source

Side effects, contraindications and regulatory status

Reported side effects

  • Warnings and Precautions: transient increase in blood pressure and decrease in heart rate occurs after each dose and usually resolves within 12 hours (Vyleesi label).[1] Approved label
  • Nausea was reported by 40.0% of Vyleesi users versus 1.3% on placebo (label Table 1); the warnings section says nausea was reported by 40% of those given up to 8 monthly doses.[1] Approved label
  • Other adverse reactions in label Table 1 (Vyleesi vs placebo): flushing 20.3% vs 0.3%; injection site reactions 13.2% vs 8.4%; headache 11.3% vs 1.9%.[1] Approved label
  • Focal hyperpigmentation was reported by 1% of those who received up to 8 doses per month, including involvement of the face, gingiva and breasts (Vyleesi label, Warnings and Precautions).[1] Approved label
  • Label section 8.1: advise discontinuing Vyleesi if pregnancy is suspected; section 8.2: no information on the presence of bremelanotide or its metabolites in human milk.[1] Approved label

Contraindications

  • Uncontrolled hypertension or known cardiovascular disease (Vyleesi label, Contraindications).[1] Approved label

Regulatory status

US label (DailyMed) for Vyleesi (bremelanotide): premenopausal women with acquired, generalized HSDD; Initial U.S. Approval 2019. Checked 2026-10-20.[1] Source

Report any adverse reaction to a qualified healthcare professional.

What the research says

Summaries of the cited studies, each with its evidence grade.

  • Vyleesi (bremelanotide) US label (DailyMed)[1]

    Approved label human

    Vyleesi (bremelanotide) US label (DailyMed): 1.75 mg administered subcutaneously in the abdomen or thigh as needed at least 45 minutes before anticipated sexual activity; label states no more than one dose within 24 hours and a limit of 8 doses per month

    Approved product label

Compare vial sizes

Compare vial sizes
SizePriceDoses available from the vial CalculatedCost per dose Calculated
10 mg$58.995$11.80

Cost per dose uses the listed partner price and the reference dose cited on this page. Prices change; check the product page.

Calculated from a default of 2 mL water (adjustable).

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Frequently asked questions

What dose figures are published for PT-141?

Cited figures on this page: 1.75 mg as needed; no more than one dose within 24 hours, subcutaneous, labelled dose per use, as needed; not a daily schedule [1] (Approved product label, evidence grade A). These are summaries of published sources, not medical advice. Each figure links to its source in the references.

What is the regulatory status of PT-141?

US label (DailyMed) for Vyleesi (bremelanotide): premenopausal women with acquired, generalized HSDD; Initial U.S. Approval 2019. Checked 2026-10-20.

Compound facts

Recorded molecular weight: 1,025.2 g/mol.
Recorded CAS number: 189691-06-3
Not yet recorded from a cited source.

Sources

PubMed IDs
31599840, 31599847

References

Numbered sources used on this page. Markers in the text link here.

  1. Vyleesi (bremelanotide) US label (DailyMed) dailymed.nlm.nih.gov Approved label

Vial sizes and protocols

  • 10 mgPartner size

    Doses per vial
    5

Calculated from a default of 2 mL water (adjustable).

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