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.
How one dose clears
modeled over ~6 half-lives- Half-life
- 1.0 h
- Time to peak (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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