Bioalmanac
Melanotan II
MT-2 · MT-II · Melanotan 2
A melanocortin agonist that darkens skin by stimulating melanin production. Carries the most serious dermatological concern of anything on this site.
Storage
- Freeze-dried powder
- Refrigerated at 2–8 °C, protected from light.
- After mixing
- Refrigerated at 2–8 °C. Do not freeze once mixed.
- Long-term, frozen
- Unopened powder is stable at −20 °C or colder.
Reconstitution — 10 mg vial, 250 mcg dose
On a 1 mL U-100 syringe. Check every figure against your own vial before drawing.
| Water added | Concentration | Volume to draw | Units | Doses per vial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | 10 mg/mL | 0.025 mL | 2.5 units | 40 |
| 2 mL | 5 mg/mL | 0.05 mL | 5 units | 40 |
| 3 mL | 3.333 mg/mL | 0.075 mL | 7.5 units | 40 |
| 5 mL | 2 mg/mL | 0.125 mL | 12.5 units | 40 |
Dose ranges reported in sources
Descriptions of what sources report, not recommendations.
| Goal | Range | Frequency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loading, commonly described | 250–500 mcg | Daily until the desired pigmentation is reached | Community practice |
| Maintenance, commonly described | 500–1000 mcg | One to two times weekly | Community practice |
When to stop
- Any mole that changes in size, shape, colour or border, or that bleeds or itches. Stop and see a dermatologist promptly. This is the specific risk this compound carries.
- Any new pigmented lesion.
- Severe or persistent nausea and vomiting.
- Any allergic response: rash, hives, facial swelling or difficulty breathing. Seek urgent care.
- An erection lasting more than four hours is a medical emergency — seek immediate care.
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