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№ 019

Selank

Russian-origin synthetic peptide. Anxiolytic and cognitive support without the sedation profile of benzos.

Nootropic
Evidence: Anecdotal
Half-life
~30 minutes (intranasal)
Route
Intranasal spray (sub-q also used)
Cycle
2-4 weeks on, equal time off
Schedule
1-3x daily
In plain English

Selank is a calm-but-clear nootropic. Russian-origin. Anxiolytic without the brain-fog of benzos. Intranasal spray, used as-needed for stress or focus.

Status & legality
Natty?
Not natty
FDA
Not approved

Not FDA approved. Approved in Russia.

Compounding
Category 1

Compounding pharmacies may prepare under physician prescription (post Feb 2026 reclassification, pending formal FDA publication).

WADA
Not listed
Prescribed

Approved in Russia for anxiety. Not available by US prescription.

Who it's for

  • →Users with situational anxiety or cognitive load
  • →People wanting focus support without stimulants
  • →Anyone tapering off anxiolytics under provider guidance

What to expect

  1. Week 1

    Effect within hours of first dose for most users.

  2. Week 4

    Cumulative calming effect. No tolerance issues at standard doses.

  3. Week 8

    If cycled, second cycle hits as cleanly as the first.

Dosing protocol

Intranasal: 250-500 mcg, 1-3x daily. Sub-q: 100-250 mcg daily.

Stacks well with

Semax for stacked anxiolytic + nootropic effect
Standalone

Side effects

01Generally well tolerated
02Rare: mild fatigue early

When NOT to use

  • ⚠Pregnancy / nursing — no data

Common mistakes

  • • Treating it as immediate-relief like a benzo (it's gentler, builds over days)
  • • Confusing it with Semax (different mechanism, different use case)
  • • Storing the nasal spray at room temp long-term

Educational only. User-specific dosing is between you and a qualified provider.

Frequently asked

What is Selank?+
Selank is a calm-but-clear nootropic. Russian-origin. Anxiolytic without the brain-fog of benzos. Intranasal spray, used as-needed for stress or focus.
Is Selank FDA approved?+
Not FDA approved. Approved in Russia.
Is Selank banned by WADA?+
Selank is not currently on the WADA prohibited list.
Are you still natty after taking Selank?+
No. Selank is a performance-enhancing peptide and would disqualify a strict natty claim.
Do doctors prescribe Selank?+
Approved in Russia for anxiety. Not available by US prescription.
What's the typical dose of Selank?+
Intranasal: 250-500 mcg, 1-3x daily. Sub-q: 100-250 mcg daily.
What are the side effects of Selank?+
Common side effects include: Generally well tolerated; Rare: mild fatigue early. Less common effects and full safety details are on the entry page.
How long until Selank starts working?+
Effect within hours of first dose for most users.