Melanotan II
The one with the clearest documented harms. Worth reading the risks before anything else.
Not approved anywhere
| What it is | A synthetic analogue of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone. |
|---|---|
| How it is thought to work | Non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist, stimulating melanin production. |
| What the evidence actually shows | No approved clinical programme. The published human literature is substantially case reports of harm. |
| Regulatory status | Not approved anywhere. Several national regulators have issued explicit public warnings against it. |
| Dosing | No established or approved dose. |
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Risks and cautions
- Documented case reports of new and changing melanocytic lesions, and of melanoma diagnosed after use.
- Priapism, nausea, and flushing are commonly reported.
- Rhabdomyolysis has been reported.
- Regulators including the UK MHRA have warned the public against it directly.
Before you act on any of this
This page describes what is known and what is not. It is not a recommendation to use anything, and it is not a protocol. Compounds listed as research chemicals are not approved medicines and are not sold for human use. Talk to a doctor who knows your history.