Peptide therapy · Nasal spray
Feel calm, clear and in control.
Selank is a synthetic peptide modeled on tuftsin, a peptide your immune system makes naturally. It’s being studied for stress, anxiety and mental clarity, without the sedation many people want to avoid.
Compounded medication. Not FDA-approved. Prescription required after a provider evaluation. Not available in all states.
The research
What Selank is being studied for
Much of the research on Selank was done in Russia, where it’s approved as a medication. High-quality studies in the U.S. are limited.
Stress and anxiety
Studied, mostly outside the U.S., for easing anxiety and stress responses.
Focus and memory
Being studied for clarity and focus, particularly under stress.
Mood
Researchers are studying its effects on mood and emotional balance.
What is Selank?
What it is
Selank is a seven-amino-acid peptide developed from tuftsin. It’s usually taken as a nasal spray and is thought to influence the brain chemicals involved in stress and mood.
How it’s taken
Nasal spray, as prescribed by your provider. Your provider will explain the schedule and how to use it safely.
Is Selank FDA-approved?
No. Ivím prescribes it as a compounded medication prepared by a licensed pharmacy, where federal and state rules allow.
Will it make me drowsy?
Selank is being studied in part because it doesn’t typically cause sedation, but everyone responds differently. Tell your provider how you feel.
Safety comes standard
A provider by your side, any time.
The difference between a peptide and a gray-market vial isn’t just what’s inside. It’s who’s watching out for you.
Prescribed, not purchased
A licensed provider decides whether it’s right for you, based on your history, symptoms and goals.
Licensed pharmacies only
Compounded by licensed U.S. pharmacies chosen to meet clinical and regulatory standards.
Care team, any time
Questions and side effects don’t wait for your next visit. Message your Ivím care team whenever something comes up.
Measured, not guessed
Your dose and plan are tracked against how you feel across your Ivím 360, and adjusted as you go.
How it works at Ivím
Tell us about you.
Your health history, what you’re noticing, and what you want to work on.
Meet your provider.
A licensed provider reviews your history and labs when needed, and decides whether a peptide is appropriate.
A licensed pharmacy prepares it.
If prescribed, your peptide is compounded by a licensed U.S. pharmacy and shipped to you, labeled with what’s in it and how much.
Your care team stays with you.
Check-ins, dose adjustments, and answers whenever something comes up.
Important safety information for Selank
Possible side effects
- Nasal irritation or a runny nose
- Mild fatigue or drowsiness
- Headache
Who should be cautious
- People taking medications for anxiety, depression or sleep: tell your provider before starting.
- Selank isn’t a substitute for mental health care. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
Before you start
- Tell your provider about all medications, supplements and peptides you take, and about any history of cancer, heart, kidney or liver disease.
- Do not use if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding unless your provider specifically tells you to.
- Use only the medication dispensed to you by the licensed pharmacy, exactly as prescribed. Do not share it, and do not combine it with products bought online.
When to get help
Contact your care team right away if you notice anything unexpected. Seek emergency care for signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips or throat, trouble breathing, or a rash that spreads quickly.
About compounded peptides
Selank is dispensed through Ivím as a compounded medication prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy for an individual patient. Compounded medications are permitted under federal law but are not FDA-approved and are not reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality. Their use for the purposes described here is off-label, and research in people is limited.
This statement does not replace individual medical advice from your healthcare provider.
Is Selank right for you?
Compounded medications are permitted under federal law but are not FDA-approved and are not reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality. Prescription required after a provider evaluation; a prescription is not guaranteed. Not available in all states.
Research descriptions on this page reflect areas of ongoing study, not proven outcomes. Compounded medications are permitted under federal law but are not FDA-approved and are not reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality. Prescription required after a provider evaluation; a prescription is not guaranteed. Not available in all states. This page is for general information and is not medical advice.