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Selank Dosage Chart

Clinic/vendor intranasal protocol and source limits for the Russian-approved anxiolytic peptide.

Written by
Megan Williams
Editor-in-Chief
Fact-checked by
Brian Williams
Co-founder & Research Editor
Last updated
August 25, 2026

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Selank is a synthetic analog of tuftsin developed at Russia's Institute of Molecular Genetics. It is Russian-approved as an anxiolytic with anti-asthenic and cognitive-supportive effects. Russian clinical literature describes an anxiolytic profile distinct from benzodiazepines, but Western replication is limited. It is not FDA-approved in the US and was not one of the seven substances considered at the July 23-24, 2026 PCAC meeting.

Selank at a Glance

Clinic/vendor dose250–500 mcg per nostril (total 500–1,000 mcg per dose)
Frequency2–3× per day intranasal
Cycle length2–4 weeks per cycle (not source-derived)
RouteIntranasal spray
FDA statusNot FDA-approved. Russian-approved; not considered at the July 2026 PCAC meeting.
Source qualityOne Russian-language clinical study; no English replicated dose-ranging trial.

Selank Dosing by Use Case

Commonly cited protocols vary by what Selank is being used for. The table below summarizes typical ranges reported in clinical practice and published literature.

Use caseTypical doseFrequencyCycle lengthNotes
Anxiety / asthenic states500–1,000 mcg total per dose2–3× daily intranasal2–4 weeksCommon clinic/vendor convention; not established by the cited PubMed source.
Cognitive support500 mcg total per dose2× daily intranasal2–3 weeksLower-dose clinic/vendor convention for memory and focus support.

Stacking Selank

Selank is sometimes paired with Semax (another Russian-approved nasal peptide) for combined anxiolytic + nootropic effect. The two are typically alternated rather than co-administered to minimize receptor overlap.

Where these numbers come from

The cited Selank source is a Russian-language clinical study in generalized anxiety disorder and neurasthenia comparing Selank with medazepam and discussing possible enkephalin-related mechanisms. It supports that Selank has published clinical literature for anxiolytic use, but it does not establish the specific 250-500 mcg per nostril, 2-3x daily, 2-4 week protocol printed here. Those doses and cycle lengths are clinic and vendor convention, not FDA-labeled dosing and not independently replicated in English-language journals. Selank is approved in Russia but not FDA-approved in the US, and it was not one of the seven substances considered at the July 23-24, 2026 PCAC meeting.

Safety profile

Selank has limited Russian clinical safety data and sparse Western validation.

  • Common side effects: minimal — mild nasal irritation is the most reported.
  • Russian-language reports do not establish a benzodiazepine-like dependence or withdrawal pattern, but long-term safety data remain limited.
  • Long-term use beyond 4 weeks per cycle is not well-characterized.
  • Not FDA-approved.
Do not use if
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Active sinusitis or nasal pathology (avoid intranasal route)

Selank Dosing FAQ

Selank is described as anxiolytic without the GABAergic sedative profile expected of benzodiazepines, based mainly on Russian clinical literature. Western validation is limited, and dependence or withdrawal claims should be treated cautiously.

Clinic protocols often describe effects over hours to days and use 2–4 week courses rather than single-dose use. The specific consumer dosing schedule is not established by the cited PubMed source.

Sources

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