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Melanotan-2 Dosing Calculator

Melanotan-2: Cyclic melanocortin peptide for tanning and sexual function.

Pre-filled with the most-reported community reconstitution protocol for Melanotan-2. See how 1 mL and 2 mL of bacteriostatic water change concentration and syringe-draw volume, then adjust the calculator below for your own vial.

Quick answer · Community-reported standard

A 5 mg vial of Melanotan-2 reconstituted with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water yields a concentration of 2.50 mg/mL. At that concentration, a 250 mcg dose of Melanotan-2 equals 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe (0.100 mL). Melanotan-2 is typically administered once daily via subcutaneous.

Melanotan-2 reconstitution: 1 mL vs 2 mL bac water

Bacteriostatic water volume is flexible. Less water means higher concentration and smaller injection volumes; more water means lower concentration and easier dose precision. Both options below are valid for a 5 mg vial.

BAC water addedConcentrationVolume per 250 mcg doseDraw on U-100 syringe (units)
1 mL5.00 mg/mL0.050 mL5 units
2 mL2.50 mg/mL0.100 mL10 units
Based on a 5 mg vial of Melanotan-2 reconstituted with bacteriostatic water. Insulin-syringe units assume a standard U-100 syringe (100 units = 1 mL).

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Alternative Melanotan-2 protocols

Beyond the default above, Melanotan-2 is also reported in the following protocols. Use these as starting points and recalculate with the tool above.

Low-Dose Conservative Protocol

Community
Dose
0.1-0.25 mg
Frequency
Once daily
Duration
3-4 weeks (loading), then biweekly maintenance
Route
Subcutaneous

Lower dose to minimize side effects (nausea, flushing); preferred by first-time users

Weight-Based Research Protocol

Community
Dose
0.01 mg/kg body weight
Frequency
Once daily
Duration
Up to 2 weeks
Route
Subcutaneous

Derived from clinical research dosing; approximately 0.7-0.8 mg/day for a 175 lb individual

Maintenance Protocol

Community
Dose
0.25-0.5 mg
Frequency
Once or twice weekly
Duration
Ongoing (during sun season)
Route
Subcutaneous

After achieving desired tan; reduced frequency to maintain pigmentation

Tanning (loading phase)

Clinical
Dose
0.25-0.5 mg subcutaneous
Frequency
Daily
Duration
2-4 weeks

Start at 0.25 mg to assess tolerance; titrate up based on response and side effects

Tanning (maintenance)

Clinical
Dose
0.5-1.0 mg subcutaneous
Frequency
1-2 times per week
Duration
Ongoing as desired

UV exposure enhances tanning effect but is not required

Melanotan-2 reconstitution & storage

Reconstitute lyophilized powder with bacteriostatic water; optimal stability at pH ~5; minimize phosphate buffer concentration; use polypropylene containers to avoid adsorption

Lyophilized powder stored at 2-8C; reconstituted solution refrigerated at 4C and used within 1 week; aqueous preparations limited to ~24 h at room temperature (t90 ~27 h at 25C); even refrigerated solutions accumulate degradants over months

Melanotan-2 dosing FAQ

How much bacteriostatic water should I add to a 5 mg vial of Melanotan-2?

The community standard is 2 mL of bacteriostatic water for a 5 mg Melanotan-2 vial. That gives a concentration of 2.50 mg/mL, so a 250 mcg dose is 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe. Adding 1 mL instead doubles the concentration to 5.00 mg/mL and halves the draw to 5 units. Less water = smaller injection volume but harder to measure precisely.

How many syringe units is a 250 mcg dose of Melanotan-2?

On a standard U-100 insulin syringe, a 250 mcg dose of Melanotan-2 is 10 units when the 5 mg vial is reconstituted with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water (2.50 mg/mL). If you use 1 mL of bac water instead, draw 5 units (5.00 mg/mL).

What is the standard Melanotan-2 dose?

Community-reported protocols for Melanotan-2 typically use 0.25 mg–0.5 mg once daily via Subcutaneous. 250 mcg is a common starting dose. Most commonly reported loading protocol; dose based on body weight; combined with UV exposure

How long does a vial of Melanotan-2 last at 250 mcg once daily?

A 5 mg vial of Melanotan-2 contains roughly 20 doses at 250 mcg per injection. At once daily dosing, that is approximately 20 days (about 3 weeks) of supply per vial. Reconstituted Melanotan-2 should generally be used within 28 days when refrigerated.

Where do you inject Melanotan-2?

Melanotan-2 is typically injected subcutaneous. Common sites reported in the literature and by users include: Abdomen (subcutaneous), Upper thigh (subcutaneous). Rotate sites with each injection to reduce localized irritation.

Can I use sterile water instead of bacteriostatic water for Melanotan-2?

Bacteriostatic water (containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a preservative) is strongly preferred for multi-dose vials like Melanotan-2 because it inhibits microbial growth and lets a single vial be used over multiple weeks. Sterile water has no preservative and should generally be reserved for single-use preparations only.

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