diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/pen.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/pen.dm
index 990c97b1c2b..1de92fe7430 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/pen.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/pen.dm
@@ -119,8 +119,8 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/pen/reagent/paralysis/New()
 	..()
-	reagents.add_reagent("zombiepowder", 10)
-	reagents.add_reagent("cryptobiolin", 15)
+	reagents.add_reagent("zombiepowder", 5)
+	reagents.add_reagent("cryptobiolin", 10)
 
 /*
  * Chameleon pen