MT1 (Melanotan I / Afamelanotide)
Typical Dosing Protocols (Research/Compounded Use Only) – MT-1 (Melanotan I / Afamelanotide)
Common protocol: 0.5–1 mg subcutaneously once daily for 7–14 days (loading phase) until desired tan level is reached. Then reduce to 0.25–0.5 mg 1–2 times per week for maintenance.
Other reported ranges:
Loading: 0.25–1 mg daily for 7–14 days
Maintenance: 0.25–0.5 mg 1–2 times weekly
Some users stay at 0.5 mg daily for longer periods when targeting strong photoprotection.
Reconstitution example (for a typical 10 mg vial): Add 2 mL bacteriostatic water (yielding ~5 mg/mL).
0.5 mg = 0.1 mL (10 units on U-100 insulin syringe)
1 mg = 0.2 mL (20 units)
Administration: Subcutaneous injection (abdomen or thigh), often in the evening.
Dosing is highly individualized based on goals (tanning, photoprotection, skin health) and skin type—consult a qualified healthcare provider experienced with peptides for personalized guidance. This is for informational purposes only.
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