TB-500

TB-500 is a short synthetic peptide taken from the active region of thymosin beta-4, a protein found in nearly every cell. Thymosin beta-4 helps cells move to where they are needed during repair.

Recovery Peptide

Single Ingredient

Our TB-500 comes as a 10 mg multi-dose vial for subcutaneous injection, compounded by a licensed 503A pharmacy and labeled with your directions. It is also available paired with BPC-157 as two separate vials, each given as its own injection. It contains TB-500 and nothing else, so you and your prescriber know exactly what you are taking.

Curious whether TB-500 belongs in your recovery plan? Start an online consultation with a licensed physician. Your price includes the consultation, and if your prescription is approved, we compound your TB-500 for you.

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*TB-500 is a compounded product and has not been approved by the FDA. Not for resale.

Pricing

$173

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Pair Consultation, $242

For Your Doctor

TB-500 2 mg/mL Injectable, 5 mL Vial (10 mg): $173

BPC-157 + TB-500 Pair, two separate vials: BPC-157 3 mg/mL, 5 mL (15 mg) and TB-500 2 mg/mL, 5 mL (10 mg): $242

For subcutaneous or intramuscular use

Directions as written by the prescriber

Patient information

What is this medication used for?

• It is prescribed to support recovery of muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

• It is prescribed to support wound healing.

• It may be prescribed for other reasons.

Before you start

• Tell your prescriber about all of your medications, supplements, and health conditions.

• Tell your prescriber if you have ever had cancer.

• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

• If you compete in a tested sport, check your organization’s rules. TB-500 is prohibited in tested sports.

Using your TB-500

• Use exactly as written on your prescription label.

• Inject just under the skin or into the muscle as directed. Use a new needle each time and rotate injection sites. Our pharmacist will show you how.

• BPC-157 + TB-500 pair: you will receive two separate vials. Give each as its own injection as directed.

• Store as directed on your label and keep out of reach of children.

Possible side effects

Many people have no side effects or only minor ones. Call your prescriber or get medical help if any of these bother you or do not go away:

• Redness, itching, or soreness where you inject

• Headache

• Tiredness

• Lightheadedness

Get medical help right away for signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, hives, swelling of the face or throat, or trouble breathing.

Report a problem

Let our pharmacist know about any problems with your medication.

This is a compounded drug product. Not for resale.

Mechanism of Action

Actin is the protein scaffolding inside every cell. Before a cell can crawl into a wound, it has to take apart and rebuild that scaffolding. Thymosin beta-4 holds onto loose actin pieces and releases them where they are needed, which helps cells move.

TB-500 is the short stretch of thymosin beta-4 that does most of this actin binding. It was designed as a smaller, simpler version that is easier to make.

How It Is Given

TB-500 is given as a small injection just under the skin or into the muscle using an insulin-type syringe. Your prescriber sets the dose and how often you inject.

How Long Treatment Lasts

Recovery peptides are often prescribed for a defined course rather than taken indefinitely. Your prescriber will tell you how long to use it and when to check back in.

The Use of Compounded TB-500

Background

Thymosin beta-4 is a 43 amino acid protein that binds actin, the building block cells use to change shape and move. TB-500 is a seven amino acid fragment of that protein, the region researchers identified as most responsible for its effect on cell movement.

How It Is Thought to Work

By influencing actin, thymosin beta-4 helps cells such as skin cells and blood vessel cells migrate into damaged areas. It also appears to calm inflammation and support new blood vessel formation. The fragment is believed to share some of these actions, though it has been studied far less than the full protein.

What It Has Been Studied For

The full thymosin beta-4 protein has been studied in people for wound healing and eye surface repair.

TB-500 itself has mostly been studied in lab and animal models of wound healing and soft tissue injury.

Safety and Side Effects

Large human safety studies of TB-500 have not been done. Possible side effects include injection site irritation, headache, and fatigue.

People with a history of cancer should discuss it with their prescriber first. TB-500 is prohibited in tested sports.

Summary

TB-500 is built from a well studied repair protein, but research on the fragment itself is early. Your prescriber can help you weigh what is known.

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TB-500

Recovery Peptide

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