DoseRoutine FAQ

Common questions about checking interactions between supplements, peptides, TRT and prescriptions, converting doses, and tracking a routine with DoseRoutine. Everything here is educational reference information, not medical advice.

About DoseRoutine

What is DoseRoutine?

DoseRoutine is a free interaction checker and routine tracker for supplements, hormones including TRT, peptides, GLP-1s and prescriptions. You add what you take, DoseRoutine flags pairwise interactions with the mechanism and cited sources, then schedules each dose at the right time of day. It is educational information, not medical advice.

Is DoseRoutine free?

Yes. The interaction checker, the 475+ compound library, and the dosing calculators are free to use. A Pro tier adds unlimited stacks, lab and blood-work tracking, injection-site rotation, fitness and body-metric logging, and the AI coach.

Is DoseRoutine an app or a website?

Both. The full product runs in any browser and installs as an app on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, and desktop. Native builds are also shipping through the App Store and Google Play.

Does DoseRoutine give medical advice?

No. DoseRoutine compiles publicly available reference information from sources such as NIH/MedlinePlus, FDA labeling, Mayo Clinic and PubChem, and shows you where interactions have been documented. It does not diagnose, prescribe or replace a clinician or pharmacist.

Interaction checking

How do I check if two supplements interact?

Open the interaction checker, add each item you take, and DoseRoutine compares every pair in your list. Each flagged pair shows a severity level, the mechanism behind the interaction, whether separating the doses in time resolves it, and the sources the caution comes from.

Can I check peptides against prescriptions?

Yes. The checker covers peptide-to-peptide, peptide-to-hormone and peptide-to-prescription combinations, including GLP-1s, growth-hormone secretagogues, healing peptides and common prescriptions. Where evidence is thin, the page says so rather than inventing a verdict.

What do the severity levels mean?

Severe means the combination is generally avoided. Moderate means it can usually be managed with timing changes, monitoring or a clinician's sign-off. Mild or note-level entries are absorption, timing or comfort issues rather than safety risks. You can filter results by severity.

Where does the interaction data come from?

Interaction entries are compiled from public pharmacology and clinical literature, drug labeling and NIH resources, with PubMed IDs or DOI links attached where a specific study supports the entry. Every reference page links its sources so you can read the original.

Dosing, timing and calculators

How do I convert a peptide dose in mg to insulin-syringe units?

Work out your concentration in mg per mL — vial strength divided by the milliliters of bacteriostatic water you added — then divide your dose in mg by that concentration to get milliliters, and multiply by 100 for a U-100 syringe. The peptide dosage calculator does this for you and shows the syringe mark.

How much bacteriostatic water should I add to a vial?

There is no single correct amount: the volume you add sets the concentration and therefore how many units each dose measures. The reconstitution calculator lets you pick a target dose and shows which fill volumes land on easy, readable syringe marks.

Can DoseRoutine schedule doses more than once a day?

Yes. Each item can have several times per day, specific days of the week, cycles on and off, food rules, and a vacation mode that pauses reminders without breaking your adherence history.

Does it track adherence and streaks?

Yes. Doses can be logged on time, logged late, or skipped, and the adherence score and streak reflect the real record. A short grace period keeps a dose live before it is marked missed, and missed doses can still be logged late.

Dosing routines, supplements, workouts & recovery

How do I build a dosing routine from scratch?

Start with the items you actually take, note which ones have timing rules (with food, empty stomach, morning, bedtime), and anchor each dose to an existing habit like breakfast or a workout. The full step-by-step guide is in our article on building a dosing routine for beginners: https://doseroutine.com/articles/dosing-routine-for-beginners

What is the best way to track supplements?

A dedicated tracker beats notes or spreadsheets because it can flag interactions, watch supply, and remind you at the right time. See the comparison of the best apps for tracking supplements: https://doseroutine.com/articles/best-apps-for-tracking-supplements — or browse DoseRoutine's compound library of 475+ entries: https://doseroutine.com/library

Should I take supplements before or after a workout?

It depends on the compound. Creatine and caffeine are usually taken pre-workout; protein is best spread across the day including after training; fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed better with a meal. The key is consistency, not a single perfect minute. Our workout and nutrition tracking guide explains how to log timed supplements alongside training: https://doseroutine.com/articles/workout-and-nutrition-tracking

How much protein should I eat for strength training?

For most adults who lift regularly, the evidence supports roughly 1.6–2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, spread across three to five meals. Total daily intake matters more than timing. The detailed targets and timing breakdown are here: https://doseroutine.com/articles/protein-intake-strength-training

How do I log workouts and nutrition in one place?

Record training (exercise, sets, reps, effort), daily protein and approximate calories, and any supplements taken around the workout. Review weekly to find patterns. The full one-log approach is in our workout and nutrition tracking guide: https://doseroutine.com/articles/workout-and-nutrition-tracking

How important are rest days for recovery?

Rest days are when adaptation happens. Schedule lighter movement, sleep, hydration, and any recovery supplements your protocol includes. Tracking them keeps the weekly picture honest and prevents burnout. Read more in the rest days and recovery tracking guide: https://doseroutine.com/articles/rest-days-and-recovery-tracking

What should I do if I miss a dose?

Don't double up unless the label or prescriber says so. Log the miss so the pattern is visible, take the next dose on schedule, and contact your clinician if the missed dose was for a time-sensitive medication. The missed-dose guide covers common scenarios: https://doseroutine.com/articles/missed-dose-what-to-do

How do I schedule multiple doses per day?

Set each item to its own times, use reminders tied to meals or workouts, and keep a small buffer between doses that might compete for absorption. DoseRoutine supports several times per day, specific days of the week, and cycles on/off. See the multiple daily dose reminders guide: https://doseroutine.com/articles/multiple-daily-dose-reminders

Tracking and data

Can I track blood work and body metrics?

Yes. You can log lab panels over time, weight and body measurements, progress photos, workouts and cardio, and injection-site rotation so the same site is not reused too soon.

Is my health data private?

Your routine and health entries are visible only to your signed-in account, protected by row-level database security. Public reference pages contain no user data, and you can delete your account and its data at any time from the data-deletion page.

Scanner, calendar and account

What can the DoseRoutine scanner identify?

The scanner can help identify meals, supplement and vitamin labels, prescriptions, peptides, TRT products, barcodes and QR codes. Every result includes a confidence percentage. Review uncertain matches and confirm the label before adding anything to your routine.

What do scanner confidence percentages mean?

Higher confidence means the image, code or label matched the available evidence more closely. A result below the trusted range is clearly marked for checking. Better lighting, a sharp photo, the full front label and a separate ingredients-panel photo usually improve accuracy.

Can I sync my DoseRoutine schedule to my calendar?

Yes. Pro members can create a private, revocable calendar subscription for Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, Android calendars and Outlook. Calendar entries are read-only reminders; changes to your routine should be made in DoseRoutine.

What is included in DoseRoutine Pro?

Pro expands routine and AI limits and includes the advanced timeline and calendar, scan insights, lab tracking, adherence and cost views, doctor reports, calendar sync and other advanced tools. Current monthly and yearly options are shown on the pricing page before purchase.

How do I export or delete my account data?

Open More, then Account, to use the available export and account-deletion controls. Account deletion removes your account and associated personal data. If you cannot sign in, contact the DoseRoutine team for help.

Trust & safety

Does DoseRoutine give medical advice?

No. DoseRoutine compiles publicly available reference information from sources such as NIH/MedlinePlus, FDA labeling, Mayo Clinic and PubChem, and shows you where interactions have been documented. It does not diagnose, prescribe or replace a clinician or pharmacist.

Is my health data private — who can see it?

Your stack, doses, labs and notes are yours. Data is stored in encrypted managed databases with row-level access controls, so only your account can read your records.

Do you sell my data or share it with advertisers?

No. We do not sell your data and we do not share it with advertisers. The only third parties involved are the infrastructure providers that run the app — hosting and database, payments, and email delivery.

Can I delete my account and everything in it?

Yes, at any time. You can export or permanently delete your account and all associated data from the app or by emailing support, and we request deletion from the connected services too. If you're in the EU or UK, the additional GDPR rights described in our privacy policy also apply.

Where does the interaction and compound data come from?

Interaction entries are compiled from public pharmacology and clinical literature, drug labeling and NIH resources, with PubMed IDs or DOI links attached where a specific study supports the entry. Every reference page links its sources so you can read the original.

Who builds DoseRoutine?

DoseRoutine is an independently built product, made by someone tracking their own peptide, hormone and supplement routine. It isn't funded by supplement brands or clinics, and no compound page is sponsored.

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