What is Melanotan II?
Triggers tanning without sun exposure and increases libido. Marketed mainly via social media.
How well studied is Melanotan II?
No approval trials. A related drug is afamelanotide (Scenesse), which is approved in the EU only for a rare light-sensitivity disorder (EPP).
What side effects and risks does Melanotan II have?
Nausea, flushing, prolonged erections; reports of moles suddenly changing or new moles appearing. Authorities in several countries explicitly warn against it.
Is Melanotan II approved in Germany?
In short: no. Not approved. Anyone using it should have their moles checked by a doctor.
Note: We deliberately do not list any doses here. For approved medicines, your doctor sets the dose; for unapproved substances there is no reliable information.