1Set Up Your Mix
3.333 mg/mL · 3333 mcg/mLYour Answer — Melanotan II
10 mg in 3 mLThe studies behind this compound did not test timing or food state as variables, so we are not going to invent a rule. Pick a time you can keep to consistently.
2Week-By-Week Plan — Melanotan II
Loading and maintenance phases| When | Dose | How Often | How Many mL | Draw To | Number Of Doses | Peptide Used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading — weeks 1–2 | 250 mcg | daily | 0.075 mL | 7.5 u | 14 | 3.5 mg |
| Loading — weeks 3–4 | 500 mcg | daily | 0.15 mL | 15 u | 14 | 7 mg |
| Maintenance — week 5 onward per 4 weeks from here on |
500 mcg | twice weekly | 0.15 mL | 15 u | 8 | 4 mg |
3Common Doses — Melanotan II
worked out for your mix| Level | Dose | How Often | How Many mL | Draw To | Doses In Vial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading (reported) | 250 mcg | 1× daily | 0.075 mL | 7.5 u | 40 doses |
| Standard (reported) | 500 mcg | 1× daily | 0.15 mL | 15 u | 20 doses |
| Maintenance (reported) | 500 mcg | 1–2× weekly | 0.15 mL | 15 u | 20 doses |
About Melanotan II
Cosmetic & DermalA non-selective melanocortin agonist producing pigmentation, appetite suppression and erectile effects. Carries documented safety concerns: nausea, blood pressure changes, and case reports of dysplastic naevi and melanoma associated with unregulated use. Bremelanotide (PT-141) is the selectively developed descendant.
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SyringesU-100 insulin · 1 mL · 29–31G
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Common Questions — Melanotan II
How much bacteriostatic water do I add to a 10 mg vial of Melanotan II?
Adding 3 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 10 mg vial gives 3.33 mg/mL. That is the mix every number on this page is worked out from — change the water figure in the calculator and all the draw amounts update.
What dose of Melanotan II is used in research?
Published and reported figures for Melanotan II run from 250 mcg to 500 mcg, typically 1× daily. This site lists each figure with the source it came from rather than giving a single recommended number.
How many units on the syringe is a 250 mcg dose of Melanotan II?
At 3.33 mg/mL, a 250 mcg dose is 7.5 units on a 1 mL U-100 insulin syringe. One vial at that mix gives about 40 doses.
How strong is the evidence behind these Melanotan II doses?
Melanotan II is graded preclinical. Laboratory and animal data only. No human dosing trials have been published. We grade every compound on this site so you can weigh the numbers accordingly — the full method is on our editorial policy page.
Is there a Melanotan II titration schedule?
Yes — Loading and maintenance phases. The week-by-week table on this page converts each step into the exact amount to draw for your mix.