In short
No app’s built-in library covers every peptide, supplement, or compounded label on the market, and new names appear faster than any list can be updated. A custom label solves that: you enter the name exactly as it appears on your vial or bottle, and the app tracks it with the same date, site, inventory, and reminder fields as any recognised entry. In Vialie, a custom label behaves identically to a library item; your record’s accuracy depends on the name you write down, not on whether the app has heard of it.
Key takeaways
- No app’s built-in library covers every peptide, supplement, or compounded label on the market, and new names appear faster than any list can be updated.
- A custom label solves that: you enter the name exactly as it appears on your vial or bottle, and the app tracks it with the same date, site, inventory, and reminder fields as any recognised entry.
- Consistency matters more than precision here, since the point is recognising your own entries later.
Why a missing name is not a gap in your record
It is tempting to assume that if an app does not recognise a name, the record is somehow incomplete or less legitimate. It is not. A custom label with a clear, consistent name gives you exactly the same tracking value as a library entry; the only thing you lose is a pre-filled group heading.
How to name a custom label well
Consistency matters more than precision here, since the point is recognising your own entries later.
- Use the exact name on the label or vial, including any batch or concentration detail worth keeping
- Keep the spelling consistent across entries so history for that item stays together
- Add a short note the first time, since future-you will not remember context that seemed obvious today
What a custom label gets, and does not get
A custom label in Vialie tracks dates, sites, inventory, expiry, and journal notes exactly like a library item. It does not add a caution level automatically the way a recognised high-caution entry would, so it is worth applying the same judgement yourself: if it is a product with real safety considerations, treat it that way in your own notes regardless of what the app shows.
Questions
What if a peptide or supplement is not in Vialie’s library?
Add it as a custom label. It tracks with the same date, site, inventory, and reminder fields as any recognised entry in the library.
Does a custom label track differently from a library item?
No. A custom label behaves identically for dates, sites, inventory, expiry reminders, and journal notes. The only difference is that it does not come pre-grouped under a library category.
Should I use the brand name or the generic name for a custom label?
Use whichever name is on the label in front of you, and keep the spelling consistent across future entries so your history for that item stays together.
Does Vialie apply a caution level to custom labels automatically?
No. Automatic caution levels apply to recognised library entries. For a custom label with real safety considerations, apply the same judgement in your own notes.