Understanding your record
mg, mL and “units” are not the same thing
Milligrams describe mass; milliliters describe volume. Syringe “units” describe markings for a specific syringe system. There is no universal medication conversion between them.
What each label tells you
| Label | Meaning | What it does not establish |
|---|---|---|
| mg | Mass of an ingredient | The liquid volume to draw. |
| mL | Volume of liquid | The medication mass without the concentration. |
| “units” | Markings tied to a particular syringe scale | A universal GLP-1 dose. |
Why a generic calculator can give the wrong answer
Different products can contain different amounts of medicine in the same volume. FDA has reported dosing errors involving compounded semaglutide and confusion between units, milligrams and milliliters. A search result cannot verify the contents of your vial or your prescription.
If the label and instructions use different measurements, ask your pharmacist or prescriber to reconcile them before administration. Bring the exact label and syringe information. Do not copy a number from another person’s product.
What to write in your tracker
Keep the amount and unit exactly as prescribed. If something is unclear, record a question rather than converting it yourself. Capydose does not provide a reconstitution calculator or a medication-equivalence table.
For ordinary body-weight units, use the separate kg/lb converter. Weight conversion has a fixed relationship and does not calculate medication doses.