Beginner setup
Vial sizes vary by vendor. Smaller bottles are usually 3 mL; larger bottles are often 10 mL. Match the label on the vial you actually bought, then use the calculator below if you need to adjust.
Vial strength 10 mg
Bottle format often 3 mL
BAC water 3 mL
Concentration 3.33 mg/mL
Overview
Melanotan II activates MC1R to produce melanin without UV exposure — the ‘tanning peptide’. It also hits MC4R, which is why it shares side effects (and a chemical family) with PT-141. Dose discipline is non-negotiable: never exceed 2 mg/day.
Preparation
Recon: 10 mg vial + 3 mL BAC (3.33 mg/mL).
Protocol
| Period | Dose | Units (@ 3.33 mg/mL) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 250 mcg (0.25 mg) | 7.5 units (0.075 mL) | 1x/day |
| Week 2 | 500 mcg (0.5 mg) | 15 units (0.15 mL) | 1x/day |
| Week 3 | 750 mcg (0.75 mg) | 22.5 units (0.225 mL) | 1x/day |
| Weeks 4–8 | 1,000 mcg (1 mg) | 30 units (0.30 mL) | 1x/day |
Cycle
8-week loading phase daily, then 1–2 maintenance injections per week to hold color. Never exceed 2 mg/day — mega-doses are where the serious toxicity reports live.