Melanotan 1 Dosage & Reconstitution Guide
Research and educational use only — not medical advice, and not for human consumption. The figures below are summarized from public sources, product labeling, and community reports, and are not a prescription or a substitute for a qualified clinician.
Reconstitution
Melanotan 1 ships as a freeze-dried (lyophilized) powder that has to be mixed with bacteriostatic water before use. Draw 2 mL of bacteriostatic water into a syringe and add it to a 10 mg vial, letting the stream run down the inside wall of the glass rather than blasting the powder directly. Swirl gently — never shake — until the solution is clear, then keep it refrigerated.
Worked example. 2 mL into a 10 mg vial gives a concentration of 5 mg/mL (5000 mcg/mL). A 1 mg dose then works out to 0.2 mL = 20 units on a U-100 insulin syringe. Scale the water volume up or down to make your target dose land on an easy-to-read mark (1 unit = 0.01 mL).
- Wipe both vial stoppers (peptide and bacteriostatic water) with an alcohol swab and let them dry.
- Draw 2 mL of bacteriostatic water into a syringe.
- Inject it slowly against the inside wall of the peptide vial.
- Swirl gently until fully dissolved; do not shake.
- Label the vial with the contents, concentration, and date, and store it in the refrigerator.
Dosing schedule
| Phase | Dose | Volume | Insulin units (U-100) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1–3 | 0.5 mg | 0.1 mL | 10 units | tolerance check |
| Loading | 1 mg | 0.2 mL | 20 units | daily until desired tone |
| Maintenance | 1 mg | 0.2 mL | 20 units | 1–2× weekly |
Timing & cycling
Evening dosing reduces the nausea/flush window interfering with your day. UV exposure still required for tanning — start with short, controlled sessions.
Cycle length. Loading 1–2 weeks daily, then maintenance 1–2× weekly.
Storage & handling
Keep the lyophilized (unmixed) vial refrigerated at 2–8 °C (36–46 °F) in a dry, dark place — it tolerates short periods at room temperature during shipping. Once reconstituted, store it at 2–8 °C, never frozen, and use it within about 2–4 weeks (sooner if the solution turns cloudy or discolored). Swab the stopper before every draw and use a fresh needle each time.
Supplies you'll need
- Melanotan 1 vials — about 6 for an 8-week run at the upper dose
- Bacteriostatic water — 2 mL per vial (a 10–30 mL multi-dose bottle covers several vials)
- U-100 insulin syringes (0.3–0.5 mL / 30–50 unit barrels are easiest to read) — roughly 56 for 8 weeks, plus spares
- Alcohol swabs — one per injection and one per vial draw
- Sharps container for safe needle disposal
Key points
- Afamelanotide, the pharmaceutical version, is an implant — injection protocols are community adaptations.
- Gentler side-effect profile than Melanotan 2, with less libido/nausea activity.
What to monitor
Skin check first: photograph existing moles before starting and watch for changes.
Legal & prescription status
The injectable Melanotan I sold online is an unapproved research chemical (labelled 'not for human consumption') with no legal prescription route. A closely related molecule, afamelanotide (brand Scenesse), IS an FDA-approved prescription implant — but that is a different, regulated product.
References
This guide is for research and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not describe a product approved for human use. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before considering any peptide protocol.