Peptides & Research Chemicals
Semax & Selank (Russian Nootropic Peptides)
Street names: Semax, Selank, N-Acetyl Semax, ACTH fragment, Tuftsin
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⚡What it does
- Semax: ACTH(4-10) analog — focus/neuroprotection claims; Selank: tuftsin analog — anxiolytic without sedation. The CIS 'smart nasal sprays'
⚠Key risks
- Russian clinical data exists but Western replication is thin
- Grey-market nasal sprays: sterility and dosing unverified
- Effect sizes modest; expectation hype large
- Chronic melanocortin stimulation — theoretical unknowns
✚Overdose signs
- Nasal irritation
- Headache, agitation at high doses
📋Quick facts
Also known asSemax, Selank, N-Acetyl Semax, ACTH fragment, Tuftsin
CategoryPeptides & Research Chemicals
Schedule / classRx in Russia/CIS; unscheduled grey market elsewhere
AppearanceNasal sprays (0.1%) and vials from Russian pharmacies or grey importers
Street price$15–$40 per spray grey-import
Legal statusRx Russia/CIS; unregulated elsewhere; WADA-adjacent monitoring
Last updated2026-09-18
Sources: PubMed, Russian clinical literature
Category comparison — Peptides & Research Chemicals
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semax & Selank (Russian Nootropic Peptides) | Rx in Russia/CIS; unscheduled grey market elsewhere | Russian clinical data exists but Western replication is thin; Grey-market nasal sprays: sterility and dosing unverified | $15–$40 per spray grey-import |
| Racetams (Piracetam, Phenylpiracetam, Noopept) | Rx in EU/Russia | Evidence for healthy-user enhancement is WEAK — most data is in cognitive impairment; Headaches (choline depletion theory), insomnia, anxiety at high doses | ~$20–$50 per 50 g piracetam |
| CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin Stacks | Unapproved — 'research chemical' grey market; anti-aging clinic gray zone | Zero long-term human safety data; cancer-growth theoretical concern with chronic GH elevation; Gray 'clinics' operating outside medical-board norms; compounding-pharmacy quality variance | $60–$150 per 'stack' month grey-market |
| Modafinil (Provigil) | Schedule IV | Headache (most common); Serious rash — Stevens-Johnson syndrome (rare, dangerous) | ~$1–$3 per 200 mg grey-market |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Semax & Selank (Russian Nootropic Peptides) look like?
Nasal sprays (0.1%) and vials from Russian pharmacies or grey importers
What are the signs of a Semax & Selank (Russian Nootropic Peptides) overdose?
Nasal irritation; Headache, agitation at high doses Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Russian clinical data exists but Western replication is thin Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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