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Melanotan 1

InvestigationalPeptide
Tanning

Also known as: Afamelanotide context

Quick facts

Category
Tanning
Primary goal
Tanning / Pigmentation
Dose pattern
As needed
Treatment style
On-demand
Status
Investigational
Vial formats
10 mg

Evidence / context

Clinical note: melanocortin context is formulation-dependent.

Available vial formats

Melanotan 1

10 mg
Mix 2.0 mLConcentration 5 mg/mL

Dosing

  • Conservative 250 mcg per injection once daily or every other day (5 units per injection)
  • Standard 250-500 mcg per injection once daily during loading (5-10 units per injection)
  • Aggressive 1.0 mg once daily during short loading (20 units per injection) only if clearly tolerated
Cycle length2-6 weeks loading, then maintenance as needed.
TimingEvening if nausea occurs.Use with deliberate UV strategy rather than random exposure.Do not assume the peptide replaces sun protection.

Reconstitution

  1. Swab vial tops with alcohol
  2. Add 2.0 mL bacteriostatic water slowly
  3. Swirl gently - do not shake
  4. Refrigerate 2-8 C

Support / expected effects

Side effects / tolerability

Practical tips

Storage

Refrigerate 2-8 C after mixing and use within the product-specific beyond-use window.

Notes / compatibility

Notes

  • Clinical note: regulated afamelanotide context is formulation-specific.
  • Keep separate from PT-141 or MT-II.
  • Monitor existing moles, freckles, and any new or changing pigmented lesions; pause and seek dermatologic review for concerning changes.

Compatibility

Keep separate from other melanocortin agents.

FAQ

What is Melanotan 1 explored for?

Pigmentation/tanning response support. More targeted pigmentation context than libido-oriented melanocortin use. Requires careful skin monitoring during loading and maintenance.

How is Melanotan 1 reconstituted?

1) Swab vial tops with alcohol 2) Add 2.0 mL bacteriostatic water slowly 3) Swirl gently - do not shake 4) Refrigerate 2-8 C

What is a typical cycle length for Melanotan 1?

2-6 weeks loading, then maintenance as needed.

How are doses measured in syringe units here?

Units mean U-100 insulin-syringe gradations (1 mL = 100 units), not International Units. Use the calculator only when the vial concentration and injection volume are known.

Related references

Related peptides

Melanotan II

Categories

Tanning

Goal guides

Tanning / Pigmentation

Useful guides and tools

Reconstitution BasicsPeptide Cycle GuideU-100 Syringe Units ExplainedPeptide calculator
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