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Melanotan I Dosage Guide
Complete dosing protocol, reconstitution steps, and interactive calculator for Melanotan I.
Dosing & Reconstitution Guide
Trials used subcutaneous doses of 0.16 mg/kg for photoprotection. All use must be supervised under IRB-approved research.
Standard / Gradual Approach
10mg VialstandardPhaseDoseVolume
Days 1–30.25 mg SQ daily5 units (0.05 mL)
Days 4–140.5 mg SQ daily10 units (0.10 mL)
Maintenance0.5 mg SQ 1–2x/week10 units
Protocol Summary
Subcutaneous (SQ): Once daily during initial loading phase · Dose range 0.25–1 mg with gradual titration
Cycle Length: 4–8 weeks typical; reassess before extending
Frequency & Cycling
SubQ Injection
Use daily for 10–14 days to build pigmentation. Then reduce to 1–2x/week for maintenance. Monitor skin moles and pigmentation.
🧪 Quick Start
Vial Size
10 mg
BAC Water
2 mL
Concentration
5000 mcg/unit
Starting Dose
0.25 mg
🧮 Dose Calculator
Concentration
50.0
mcg/unit
Draw Volume
10
units (0.100 mL)
For a 500 mcg dose, draw 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe