Peptiva Centre · Effects to watch for · TB-500
TB-500
What is common, what is less so, and what to do if something is out of the ordinary.
What most people notice
Brief redness or tenderness at the injection site.
What can also happen
- Temporary fatigue in the first few days.
- A feeling of heaviness in the head.
- Mild headaches.
To reduce these effects
- Change the injection site every time.
- Do not bring injections closer together.
- Drink water regularly.
When to talk to a professional
With this product, especially if you notice:
- Redness, warmth or pain that increases at the injection site.
- Intense fatigue that lasts more than a few days.
- Pain or swelling that worsens on an injured area.
If a symptom is severe, lingers or worries you, stop the product and talk to a healthcare professional. An immediate reaction after the injection, such as trouble breathing or swelling of the face, needs medical care right away.
Specific to this product
- It is not recommended with an active or recent cancer, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- An acute injury that has not been assessed, such as a possible tear or fracture, should first be seen by a healthcare professional.
Anti-doping: Prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (thymosin beta-4 and fragments, S2).
Where the research stands
Level of evidence: Laboratory research
TB-500 reproduces the active portion of thymosin beta-4, a protein studied in humans. For the fragment itself, data are limited and come mostly from laboratory research.
Educational information, not medical advice. For your personal situation, talk to a healthcare professional.