Adamax
Also known as Semax analogue
A "designer" version of Semax with chemical changes at both ends. Sold online with no research behind it.
Quick facts
- Status
- Not an approved medicine
- Evidence
- No published human or animal studies
- Taken as
- Nasal spray or injection
- Common sizes
- 10 mg
- Category
- Nootropic peptide (designer, experimental)
How it works
Assumed to work like Semax, but nobody has published any studies to show it.
What people use it for
Focus and mood (claimed)
What the research shows
- No published human or animal studies.
- Found by customs officials as a designer drug.
Side effects & risks
- Completely unknown effects and risks
- New Zealand proposed making it prescription-only in 2025
Is it legal?
Not an approved medicine in the EU, UK or US. In most countries it is illegal to sell it for use in people. Products labelled "research use only" are not checked for quality or purity. It has been identified in border seizures as a designer drug, and New Zealand's Medsafe proposed classifying it as a prescription medicine in 2025.
Storage & safe handling
- Store as directed on the product, usually in the fridge once opened.
- Don't share the spray bottle with anyone.
- Stop and seek advice if you get nosebleeds or persistent irritation.
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Sources: Medsafe (New Zealand) classification proposal, June 2025.
Last updated 12 October 2026. Information — not medical advice. PepTimer does not replace a doctor. Many peptides are not approved medicines in the EU, UK or US. Talk to a qualified healthcare provider before starting, changing or stopping any treatment.
Last updated 12 October 2026. Information — not medical advice. PepTimer does not replace a doctor. Many peptides are not approved medicines in the EU, UK or US. Talk to a qualified healthcare provider before starting, changing or stopping any treatment.