10 mg vial reconstituted with 2 mL bacteriostatic water
Purpose
Tanning
Route
SubQ
Vial
10 mg
Dose
250 mcg
1 What It Does
Melanotan 1 (afamelanotide) stimulates melanin production for skin tanning and UV photoprotection. It's more selective and considered gentler than Melanotan 2, with fewer of the side effects (nausea, libido changes) associated with the broader MT-2.
+Stimulates melanin+Skin tanning+UV photoprotection+More selective than MT-2+Fewer side effects
2 Typical Protocol
Recommended dose
250 mcg per dose
Frequency
2 days per week
Timing
AM
Duration
8 weeks on, 4 weeks off
MT-1 vs MT-2
Melanotan 1 is more selective than Melanotan 2 — generally less nausea and fewer libido effects, at the cost of a less dramatic tan.
3 Reconstitution & Draw
Based on a 10 mg vial reconstituted with 2 mL BAC water. Draw to the units shown on a U-100 insulin syringe.
10 mg vial · 2 mL water · 250 mcg dose
BAC water added
Concentration
Draw for 250 mcg
2 mL
5000 mcg/mL
5 units
3 mL
3333 mcg/mL
7.5 units
Note
—
10 mg vial = forty 250 mcg doses
U-100 syringe: 100 units = 1 mL. The standard protocol uses 2 mL water for a 5-unit dose.
Sun still needed
Melanotan tans by priming melanin — you still need some UV exposure for the tan to develop. Start low to gauge response.
4 Storage & Handling
Before mixing
Store lyophilized, cool & dark
After mixing
Refrigerate, use within 90 days
Reconstitute with
Bacteriostatic water
Handling
Inject slowly down vial wall, swirl — don't shake
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Disclaimer
This cheat sheet is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, not a prescription, and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Dosing ranges reflect commonly-cited figures and individual protocols vary. Many peptides are sold for research purposes only and may not be approved for human use. Consult a licensed physician before starting.