Melanotan 2-5mg

Melanotan 2 (MT-2) 5mg: Usage Guide, Dosing & Risks

1. What is Melanotan 2 (5mg)?

Melanotan 2 is a synthetic peptide that mimics α-MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone), used primarily for:

Artificial tanning (stimulates melanin production)

Libido enhancement (via melanocortin receptors)

Mild appetite suppression

A 5mg vial is a smaller, more manageable dose compared to 10mg, often preferred for beginners.

2. Typical Uses & Dosing

Tanning Protocol

Loading Phase (1-2 weeks):

Start with 0.25mg (250mcg) daily to assess tolerance.

Gradually increase to 0.5mg/day if no severe side effects.

Maintenance Phase:

0.5mg 2-3x/week (maintains tan).

Always combine with UV exposure (sun or tanning bed) for best results.

Libido Enhancement

0.5–1mg as needed (effects last ~2–4 hours).

Higher doses increase risk of priapism (prolonged erection).

Appetite Suppression

0.5mg/day (weaker than GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide).

3. How to Reconstitute 5mg MT-2

Add 1mL bacteriostatic water to the 5mg vial.

This creates a concentration of 5mg/mL (5000mcg/mL).

Dosing Example:

0.25mg dose = 5 units on an insulin syringe (0.05mL).

0.5mg dose = 10 units (0.1mL).

Storage: Keep refrigerated (2–8°C); use within 30 days after mixing.

4. Side Effects & Risks

Mitigation:

Start with low doses (0.25mg).

Take before bed to sleep off nausea.

Avoid if you have heart/kidney issues.