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| Field | Last updated |
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| Aliases | Timalin, calf thymus polypeptide extract, Russian thymic immunostimulant |
| Category | Immune Modulation |
| Formula | — |
| Molecular weight | — |
| Half-life | mixture of thymic polypeptides; characterization is fraction-dependent |
| Mechanism (summary) | Thymalin is a polypeptide extract from calf thymus tissue marketed in Russia and Belarus as an immunostimulant. It is a peptide complex rather than a single defined short peptide; not FDA or EMA approved. |
| Dosing notes | Per public monograph: intramuscular 5–20 mg daily for 3–10 days in adults; adult course totals 30–100 mg; repeat after 1–6 months if needed. Pediatric dosing is listed separately and more conservatively. |
| Storage |
Per public leaflet: protect from light at temperatures not above 25 °C, store in the original package. Freshly prepared solution should not be stored for later use. |
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