Melanotan II

Melanotan II is a synthetic melanocortin peptide researched for its tanning and libido-enhancing effects.

Melanocortin AgonistMelanocortin Receptor ActivationTanningSexual Health
Vendors
14 vendors
Sizes
5 mg – 100 mg
Intake
Injections

Typical dose

0.25-1mg

Once daily

Route

Subcutaneous

Administered via subcutaneous injection, typically in the evening. Loading phase involves daily low-dose injections for 1-2 weeks. Once desired effect is reached, frequency reduces to maintenance dosing.

Cycle

4-8 weeks

Typical duration

Storage

2-8°C

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Marketplace

Vendor listings

14 offers for Melanotan II

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Amino Club

United StatesFast

$14.98

$29.95

$1.50/mg

50%
No reviews

1–4 days

United States

None

idunpeptides

United States

$19.99

$2.00/mg

No reviews

3–7 days

United States, United Kingdom +1

None

Certa Peptides

RomaniaFast

$24.99

$5.00/mg

No reviews

1–4 days

Switzerland, United Kingdom +29

None

Biologix Labs

United StatesFast

$27.99

$34.99

$2.80/mg

20%
No reviews

2 Days

United States, Canada

None

Synthesis Peptides

United StatesFast

$34.99

$3.50/mg

No reviews

2–5 days

United States

None

Giga Compounds

United StatesFast

$36.00

$40.00

$3.60/mg

10%
No reviews

2 days

United States

None

Bionova Peptides

United StatesFast

$39.99

$79.99

$4.00/mg

50%
No reviews

1–3 days

United States

None

HLX LABS

United StatesFast

$39.99

$4.00/mg

No reviews

2–5 days

United States

None

What the research reports

Reported research benefits.

Outcomes described across the published literature and ongoing study, not promised results. Read each as research context, not a personal guarantee.

01

Tanning without sun exposure

02

Libido enhancement

03

Skin darkening

Dosage and protocol

How it is typically studied.

Melanotan II is a synthetic melanocortin peptide analog typically administered via subcutaneous injection. Research protocols use a loading phase of 0.25-0.5mg daily, followed by maintenance dosing of 0.5-1mg once or twice weekly. Half-life is approximately 1 hour.

01 Route

Subcutaneous

02 Example range

0.25-0.5mg

03 Frequency

Once daily

04 Timing

Administered via subcutaneous injection, typically in the evening. Loading phase involves daily low-dose injections for 1-2 weeks. Once desired effect is reached, frequency reduces to maintenance dosing.

Educational reference only. Use clinician guidance for dosing decisions.

Evidence

What the studies actually show.

1

Melanocortin receptor agonists, penile erection, and sexual motivation: human studies with Melanotan II.

Melanotan II induced penile erection in 85% of men with erectile dysfunction and increased sexual desire.

2

Effect of an alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone analog on penile erection and sexual desire in men with organic erectile dysfunction.

Melanotan II induced erections in 63% of injections and increased sexual desire versus placebo.

3

Melanotan II User Experience: A Qualitative Study of Online Discussion Forums.

Melanotan II users report tanning and body enhancement motivations with diverse side effects and safety concerns.

4

A glimpse into the underground market of melanotan.

Online survey of melanotan users' motivations, acquisition methods, and continuation plans.

Interactions

How it pairs with other peptides.

Melanotan II + TB-500

Often discussed together in recovery-focused research stacks.

Melanotan II + GHK-Cu

Sometimes paired in tissue and skin research conversations.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Melanotan II is a synthetic melanocortin peptide researched for its tanning and libido-enhancing effects. It stimulates melanin production and has notable sexual function effects.