How to Use the Peptide Dosage Calculator

This application provides accurate peptide dosage and unit calculations for research protocols, with scheduling tools, administration history logging, and real-time vial usage indicators.

Creating a Calculation

  1. Go to the Calculator tab
  2. Click the "+ Add New Calculation" button
  3. Fill in the required fields:
    • Subject Name: Name or identifier
    • Type of Peptide: Which peptide is being used
    • MG's Per Vial: Total milligrams in the vial
    • Units of Liquid: Amount of liquid added (in units)
    • Daily Dose MG's: Target daily dose in milligrams
    • Days Per Week: How many days per week to administer
    • Dose Time: Select AM or PM for when the dose is administered
  4. Select which days of the week to administer doses
  5. Optionally set a Stand By period (dates when administration is paused)
  6. Click "Save" - the calculation will be automatically locked

Logging Daily Doses

  • On dose days, cards will glow with a purple ring
  • The dose time badge (โ˜€๏ธ AM or ๐ŸŒ™ PM) is displayed on the collapsed card so you can see at a glance when the dose should be taken
  • Click "Log Today" button on the collapsed card
  • Or expand the card and use the "Log Today" button in the Dose Tracking section
  • Once logged, the button will show a checkmark and turn green
  • Each dose is automatically timestamped and saved to history
  • You can delete logged doses by expanding the card and clicking the X next to a dose entry

Day Status Indicators

On collapsed cards, scheduled days show color-coded status:

  • Green: Dose logged for this day this week
  • Red: Scheduled day was missed (past day without a log)
  • Blue Ring: Today's scheduled dose day
  • Gray: Future scheduled day (not yet due)

Note: The week starts on Monday at 12:00 AM. Days reset each week.

Cycle Period

  • Set an on-cycle and off-cycle schedule that repeats indefinitely
  • Enter a Cycle Start Date, On-Cycle Weeks, and Off-Cycle Weeks in the calculation
  • During an off-cycle period, cards show a gray "Off Cycle ยท back MMM d" badge
  • If the cycle start date is in the future, the card shows "Cycle starts MMM d" and behaves as off-cycle until then
  • Dose logging and the purple glow are disabled during off-cycle periods
  • The expanded card shows a status banner with exact dates for the next phase change
  • Leave the cycle fields empty if you don't need cycle management

Stand By / Pause

  • Use Stand By to pause administration for any period of inactivity
  • You can set specific start and end dates, or use the quick Pause button to pause indefinitely
  • The Pause button (top-right of the Stand By section) instantly pauses with no end date required
  • Tap Resume to clear the pause and re-enable dose logging
  • During stand by, cards show an orange "Stand By" badge
  • No purple glow or "Log Today" button appears during stand by
  • Days during stand by won't show as missed

Logging Missed Doses

  • Forgot to log a dose? Expand any calculation card and go to the Dose Tracking section
  • Tap the Missed Day button to open a date picker
  • Select the date the dose was taken, then tap Log
  • The missed dose is saved with the correct units for that date's formula
  • Missed doses are stored in history exactly like regular logged doses

Profiles

  • Profiles let you organize calculations by person, patient group, or research project
  • Switch profiles using the tabs at the top of the Calculator page
  • Tap + Add Profile to create a new profile
  • Each profile has its own independent set of calculations
  • Delete a profile using the trash icon on its tab โ€” this removes all calculations within it

Paused / Inactive Cards

  • Calculations that are currently paused, off-cycle, or not yet started are automatically moved out of the main list
  • They appear in a collapsed "Paused / Inactive" section at the bottom of the Calculator page
  • Tap that section header to expand and view all inactive calculations
  • This keeps your active dose cards front and center without clutter
  • Cards return to the active list automatically when they become due again

Locking & Unlocking

  • New calculations are automatically locked after first save
  • Locked calculations prevent accidental changes to input fields
  • You can still log doses when locked
  • Locked cards show a lock icon in the header
  • Click the lock icon to unlock and edit the calculation
  • Click again to lock it back

Collapsible Card Sections

When you expand a calculation card, the content is organized into collapsible sections to keep things tidy:

  • Input Fields โ€” Subject name, peptide type, vial MG's, liquid amount, daily dose, days per week, and dose time. Shows a summary when collapsed.
  • Cycle Period โ€” On/off cycle schedule settings. Shows current cycle status when collapsed.
  • Stand By Period โ€” Pause settings with quick Pause/Resume buttons. Shows active stand by status when collapsed.
  • Calculated Results โ€” Daily units, vial depletion tracker, and all weekly/monthly figures. Shows the daily dose summary when collapsed.
  • Vial History โ€” Log of all vials started, with dose counts and MG totals per vial. Only visible when vials have been logged.
  • Dose Tracking โ€” Full dose log grouped by week, with Log Today and Missed Day buttons. Shows total doses and today's status when collapsed.
  • All sections start collapsed by default โ€” tap any section header to expand it

Reordering Calculations

  • On the Calculator page, you can drag and drop collapsed cards to reorder them
  • Click and hold on any collapsed calculation card
  • Drag it to your preferred position
  • Release to drop it in the new location
  • This helps you prioritize subjects or organize by importance

Viewing Dose History

  • Go to the "History" tab at the bottom
  • View all logged doses across all subjects and peptides
  • Doses are organized by week (Monday-Sunday) in collapsible sections
  • The current week glows green and shows totals for both ML Units and MG's
  • Each week shows: patient name, date taken, ML Units, and MG's
  • Click any week to expand and see individual dose details
  • By default, only the current and previous week are shown โ€” tap "Show older weeks" to see more
  • Individual calculation cards also show their dose history in the same weekly format
  • Historical dose entries are immutable โ€” changing your dose formula (titrating up/down) will not retroactively alter logged entries

Exporting Dose History to PDF

  • Go to the "History" tab
  • Tap the PDF button in the top-right of any peptide card
  • All weeks will appear with checkboxes โ€” tap each week you want to include
  • Selected weeks highlight in indigo
  • Tap Export (n) to download a formatted PDF of your selected weeks
  • Tap Cancel to exit without exporting
  • The PDF includes dates, units, MG's, and totals per week

Vial Tracking

  • The app tracks how much of your current vial has been used based on logged doses
  • A progress bar shows how depleted the vial is, color-coded by urgency
  • A badge on collapsed cards shows days remaining:
    • Green โ€” plenty of vial remaining
    • Amber โ€” 14 days or fewer remaining
    • Red โ€” 7 days or fewer, order soon
  • When you open a new vial, tap the New Vial button (flask icon) on the collapsed card or inside the expanded card
  • Confirm the dialog to log the new vial โ€” this resets the usage tracker
  • Vial history is stored and visible when you expand the card, showing start date and doses used per vial
  • You can delete individual vial history entries using the X button next to each vial

QR Code for Invites

  • Click the QR code icon on the Calculator page to generate an invite QR code
  • The QR code links to the calculator app for new users to join
  • Download the QR code as an image to share
  • Share it with others who want to use the calculator
  • Perfect for inviting colleagues or research partners to the app

Understanding Calculated Results

The app automatically calculates:

  • Daily Dose Required: Units to administer each dose day (prominently displayed)
  • MG's Per Unit: Concentration of your peptide solution
  • MG's Per Week/Month: Total peptide needed for planning
  • ML Units Per Week/Month: Total liquid volume needed

All calculations use the formula: 1 ML = 100 Units

Feedback & Ratings

  • Use the floating Feedback button to submit suggestions, report bugs, or provide general feedback
  • Use the floating Rating button to give the app a 1-5 star rating
  • Both buttons are positioned at the top of the screen for easy access
  • You can add optional comments with your rating to explain your thoughts
  • Your feedback helps improve the calculator for all users
  • Admin responses to your feedback will be recorded in the system

Settings & Account

  • Go to the "Settings" tab to manage your account
  • Theme automatically switches based on your device's dark mode setting
  • Log out to switch to a different account
  • Delete your account if you no longer need the app (contact admin for final removal)

โš ๏ธ Important Reminders

  • Always verify protocols with a qualified professional before use
  • Double-check all calculations against your research protocol
  • The conversion used is: 1ML = 100 Units
  • This tool is intended for research and informational purposes only