Melanocortin

Melanotan II

Also known as MT-2, MT-II

Melanotan II is an injectable used (unapproved) to darken the skin and, for some, boost libido. Nausea and freckling are common side effects.

One-dose burn-down
Half-life
1.0 h
Tmax
30 min
Typical dose
250 mcg

Synthetic melanocortin agonist used (unapproved) for tanning and libido effects.

Mechanism of action

Non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist stimulating melanogenesis.

Not approved; safety concerns include nausea, darkening of moles, and cardiovascular effects.

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