No approved or evidence-based human dose has been established for men.
Research use only
Sexual health & pigmentation
Melanotan II
An unapproved melanocortin analogue investigated for pigmentation and behavioural effects, with meaningful safety uncertainty.
Melanotan II10 mg
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ClassificationSynthetic melanocortin receptor agonist
Catalogue strength10 mg
Current contextResearch use only
What it is
An unapproved melanocortin analogue investigated for pigmentation and behavioural effects, with meaningful safety uncertainty.
Its catalogue classification is synthetic melanocortin receptor agonist. Status and formulation matter: a research-labelled vial is not automatically equivalent to an authorized prescription medicine containing a similarly named ingredient.
What it is studied or used for
- Melanocortin receptor biology
- Pigmentation pathways
- Appetite and sexual-behaviour models
A research topic is not proof of a health benefit. Evidence can range from cell and animal models to controlled human trials, and those levels should not be treated as equivalent.
How it is used or administered
This catalogue item is supplied for laboratory research. It is not accompanied by directions for self-administration or therapeutic use.
Dosing context for men and women
No approved or evidence-based human dose has been established for women.
Why no universal number? Dose depends on the exact formulation, legal status, indication, concentration, patient factors and monitoring. Publishing a single male or female number would be misleading and unsafe.
Active shelf life and storage
Use only within the lot-specific expiry shown on the vial, packaging or certificate of analysis. A universal peptide shelf life cannot be inferred from appearance alone.
Keep lyophilized material refrigerated and protected from light as stated on the product label. Reconstituted stability is compound-, diluent- and protocol-specific; follow a validated laboratory protocol.
What it may be paired with
UV exposure is not a safe “pairing.” Increased pigmentation does not prevent ultraviolet injury, skin cancer or eye damage.
Safety boundary
Unapproved for tanning or self-use. Reported concerns include nausea, flushing, blood-pressure effects, priapism and changing pigmented lesions.
Continue with primary sources
Evidence and regulatory status change. Verify the exact active ingredient, formulation and jurisdiction before drawing conclusions.
Product availability
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