Melanotan 1 Dosage Calculator
Reconstitution volumes, concentration and U-100 unit equivalents for Melanotan 1.
These examples explain unit relationships in published research and are not instructions for preparing, measuring or administering any compound. Do not use this information to self-administer research chemicals.
Worked at 1.00 mg, the amount reported in the research for Melanotan 1. Every row is the same arithmetic: milligrams in the vial divided by millilitres of water gives the concentration, and the target amount divided by that concentration gives the volume.
10 mg vial of Melanotan 1
| Water added | Concentration | Volume for 1.00 mg | Units (U-100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 mL | 10.00 mg/mL | 0.10 mL | 10 u |
| 2.0 mL | 5.00 mg/mL | 0.20 mL | 20 u |
| 3.0 mL | 3.33 mg/mL | 0.30 mL | 30 u |
Goal of the protocol. Studied for a deeper, more even tan and a protective pigmentation response.
Daily while loading, then a few times weekly. For research reference only, not medical advice.
| Phase | Amount |
|---|---|
| Loading | 0.5–1 mg daily |
| Maintenance | 0.5–1 mg, 1–2× weekly |
Injectable use is not approved; the approved implant is dosed very differently.
What a course of Melanotan 1 actually costs, worked from list price and the amount in the schedule above, plus the whole vials a 12-week run would take.
| Supplier | Vial | Price | Per mg | Per dose | 12 weeks | Independent test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BioEdge Research Labs | 10 mg | $43 | $4.30 | $3.22 | $215 (5 vials) | None on file |
One supplier listed so far for this compound.
List prices, checked September 4, 2026. Sale pricing is ignored on purpose so the table does not swing week to week. Verify before ordering.
Suppliers are listed alphabetically. We do not rank them by price, because the cheapest vial and the one worth buying are rarely the same thing. The column that matters is the last one, and today most of it reads "none on file", including for Quartz Peptides, which is owned by this site’s editor. See the disclosure and the COA guide.
How strong is the evidence for Melanotan 1?
We grade it B on a four-point scale. Approved as Scenesse, but as a sustained-release implant rather than the injectable form sold for research.
What is the half-life of Melanotan 1?
It is not well characterized in humans. Published pharmacokinetic data for Melanotan 1 is thin, so any specific figure you see quoted should be treated with caution.
What amount of Melanotan 1 is used in the research?
Loading: 0.5–1 mg daily. Maintenance: 0.5–1 mg, 1–2× weekly. Injectable use is not approved; the approved implant is dosed very differently.
How much does Melanotan 1 cost?
A 10 mg vial lists at $43 from BioEdge Research Labs, which works out to $4.30 per mg and about $3.22 per dose at the amount used in research. Prices checked September 4, 2026. Price is not a quality signal, so check the certificate of analysis before ordering from anyone.
How is Melanotan 1 stored once reconstituted?
Refrigerate the mixed vial at 2 to 8 °C, use within a few weeks and avoid freeze and thaw.
Mechanism, benefits and side effects in the research, evidence grade, storage, third-party testing and the reference studies behind these amounts.
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