Uses & Effectiveness

Overview

Melanotan is a lab-made chemical. It is similar to a hormone found in the body. It was originally made as a drug to help treat certain skin conditions. It is also sold over the internet as a supplement.

Melanotan is commonly used for skin tanning. It is also used to produce erections in men with erectile dysfunction (ED), for rosacea, for fibromyalgia, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses. There is also concern that melanotan might not be safe when used as a shot under the skin.

Be careful not to confuse melanotan with melatonin.

Melanotan is not a vitamin, but a synthetic peptide that stimulates melanin production, leading to increased skin pigmentation. It is often used as a tanning agent, gaining popularity as an alternative to sunbeds or natural sun exposure.

Side Effects

When given as a shot: Melanotan is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when given as a shot. It can causes nausea, stomachcramps, decreased appetite, flushing, tiredness, yawning, darkened skin, spontaneous erections of the penis, and other side effects. In some people, especially those with light skin, a change in the shape of moles, new moles, and skin cancer, have all occurred in people using melanotan.

When sprayed in the nose: There isn’t enough reliable information to know if melanotan is safe or what the side effects might be.

Interactions

We currently have no information for MELANOTAN overview.

Special Precautionsand Warnings

When given as a shot: Melanotan is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when given as a shot. It can causes nausea, stomachcramps, decreased appetite, flushing, tiredness, yawning, darkened skin, spontaneous erections of the penis, and other side effects. In some people, especially those with light skin, a change in the shape of moles, new moles, and skin cancer, have all occurred in people using melanotan.

When sprayed in the nose: There isn’t enough reliable information to know if melanotan is safe or what the side effects might be. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn’t enough reliable information to know if melanotan is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Dosing

The following doses have been studied in scientific research:

BY INJECTION UNDER THE SKIN:

• For erectile dysfunction (ED): the typical dosage of melanotan is 0.025 mg/kg.