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Pigmentation

Melanotan 2 dosing guide

The non selective melanocortin agonist — pigmentation plus libido.. Everything below is the arithmetic of this vial — what to mix, what to draw, how often, and for how long.

Also sold as: mt2, mt-2, melanotan2

The protocol at a glance

Vial size
10 mg
Bacteriostatic water
2 mL
Concentration
5.00 mg/mL
Dose
250 mcg
Draw on a 1 mL syringe
5 units
Timing
AM
Frequency
Daily loading, then 2x/week maintenance
Cycle length
Load 2–3 weeks, then maintenance
Doses per vial
about 40

Start 250mcg daily to assess tolerance, then increase to 500mcg loading, then taper to maintenance.

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Mixing it, step by step

Step by step

Reconstitution steps

Every step below uses the numbers you entered above.

  1. 1
    Wipe both stoppers

    Swab the rubber tops of the 10 mg Melanotan 2 vial and the bacteriostatic water vial with fresh alcohol pads. Let them air dry for a few seconds.

  2. 2
    Draw 2 mL of BAC water

    Pull 2 mL of bacteriostatic water into a reconstitution syringe (usually a 3 mL syringe with a 21g needle).

  3. 3
    Add water slowly, down the side

    Inject the water against the inside wall of the vial, don't blast it directly onto the powder. This protects the peptide from shear damage.

  4. 4
    Swirl, don't shake

    Gently swirl until the powder is fully dissolved and the liquid is clear. Never shake, foaming denatures the peptide.

  5. 5
    Draw 5 units on a 1 mL syringe

    On your 100-unit (1 mL) insulin syringe, pull the plunger back until the rubber tip lines up with 5, that's your 250 mcg dose. Tap out any air bubbles, then inject as directed.

  6. 6
    Store refrigerated

    Cap the vial and store at 2–8 °C (36–46 °F). Most reconstituted peptides remain stable for 3–4 weeks refrigerated.

What to expect, week by week

Week 1

No visible tan yet. Nausea and flushing after doses is common — dose in the evening.

Weeks 2–4

Base tan develops with modest sun exposure. Existing moles may darken — monitor them.

Maintenance

Once at desired shade, dose 1–2x per week to hold it.

Side effects to watch

  • Nausea
  • Spontaneous erections
  • Facial flushing
  • Mole/freckle darkening

Why people run it

  • Faster tanning
  • Strong libido boost
  • Mild appetite reduction

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Educational reference only. Doses shown reflect commonly reported research protocols and are not medical advice.

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