Melanotan II

[toobigforyou]

I decided that I deserve a Christmas present. It's a blizzard outside and I wish I was somewhere, anywhere where beaches exist. I'm whitest in the winter so I thought I'd invest in Melanotan II. Lion's pictures inspired me. My question is if going to the tanning bed going to effect the Melanotan? I'm guessing that it will increase the effects but I wanted to hear what you all think?

[shrpskn]

Wrong forum for this, but here ya go...

Milanotan II How to!
MT II BASICS

The following chart assumes a concentration of 0.02mg/kg of MT-II. This amount is low enough to produce a tan with minimal side-effects. Although, you could also go with a lower concentration, say 0.017mg/kg -- but you will need a different chart. One more thing, the chart was compiled assuming that you are using 10mg vials

10 mg / 12.00 injections = 0.833 mg --- 42 kg = 92 lbs @0.02mg/kg

10 mg / 11.50 injections = 0.870 mg --- 43 kg = 96 lbs @0.02mg/kg
10 mg / 11.00 injections = 0.909 mg --- 45 kg = 100 lbs @0.02mg/kg

10 mg / 10.50 injections = 0.952 mg --- 48 kg = 105 lbs @0.02mg/kg
10 mg / 10.00 injections = 1.000 mg --- 50 kg = 110 lbs @0.02mg/kg

10 mg / 9.50 injections = 1.053 mg --- 53 kg = 116 lbs @0.02mg/kg
10 mg / 9.00 injections = 1.111 mg --- 55 kg = 122 lbs @0.02mg/kg

10 mg / 8.50 injections = 1.176 mg --- 59 kg = 130 lbs @0.02mg/kg
10 mg / 8.00 injections = 1.250 mg --- 63 kg = 138 lbs @0.02mg/kg

10 mg / 7.50 injections = 1.333 mg --- 67 kg = 147 lbs @0.02mg/kg
10 mg / 7.00 injections = 1.429 mg --- 71 kg = 157 lbs @0.02mg/kg

10 mg / 6.75 injections = 1.481 mg --- 74 kg = 163 lbs @0.02mg/kg
10 mg / 6.50 injections = 1.538 mg --- 77 kg = 170 lbs @0.02mg/kg
10 mg / 6.25 injections = 1.600 mg --- 80 kg = 176 lbs @0.02mg/kg
10 mg / 6.00 injections = 1.667 mg --- 83 kg = 184 lbs @0.02mg/kg

10 mg / 5.75 injections = 1.739 mg --- 87 kg = 192 lbs @0.02mg/kg
10 mg / 5.50 injections = 1.818 mg --- 91 kg = 200 lbs @0.02mg/kg
10 mg / 5.25 injections = 1.905 mg --- 95 kg = 210 lbs @0.02mg/kg
10 mg / 5.00 injections = 2.000 mg --- 100 kg = 220 lbs @0.02mg/kg

10 mg / 4.75 injections = 2.105 mg --- 105 kg = 232 lbs @0.02mg/kg
10 mg / 4.50 injections = 2.222 mg --- 111 kg = 245 lbs @0.02mg/kg
10 mg / 4.25 injections = 2.353 mg --- 118 kg = 259 lbs @0.02mg/kg
10 mg / 4.00 injections = 2.500 mg --- 125 kg = 276 lbs @0.02mg/kg

The number of injections corresponds with how much diluant you will need to add to the vial. For instance, if you weigh 190lbs, you will be able to get 5.75 injections per vial at the proper concentration. Simply add 5.75cc to the vial.

The above assumes you are using 1cc syringes. If you are using 1/2cc syrings, divide the injection number by 2, add this much diluant. You will still have the same number of injections however. Following the above example ... 5.75 / 2 = 2.88cc, so add that amount. You will still have 5.75 injections but you will use 1/2cc syringes.

I wish to revise my statement above based on the Fitzpatrick scale for skin type.

Type-I: 15-18 injects at target concentration
Type-II: 12-15 injects at target concentration
Type-III: 9-12 injects at target concentration

To figure out how much MT-II you will need to buy, you should find out what the target concentration is for your weight based on the chart above and your skin type.

For example, let's say you are a Type-I and weigh 184lbs or 83kg. The corresponding row from the chart would be:

10 mg / 6.00 injections = 1.667 mg --- 83 kg = 184 lbs @0.02mg/kg

Which means you need 15-18 x 1.667 mg = 25-30 mg (approx.)

Now depending on how you administer your daily doses, it may take longer than you think to see an effect. My rule of thumb is not to seek UV exposure until one has completed at least 2/3 of the total amount required. In this case, that would be 2/3 X 25-30 mg = 17-20 mg. It would not be until AFTER this test subject has administered 17-20 mg of MT-II that he/she would even think about using a tanning bed or sunning outside for any length of time.

I've noticed some folks skipping the recommended daily dose concentration as above and opting for 1mg/day type of schedule. I think this is fine if you really don't like the slight side-effects, but just remember that using this method and going by the example above, the test subject would not have completed his cycle until a full 25-30 days have gone by.

Another example, let's say you are a Type-II and your corresponding row off the chart was:

10 mg / 9.00 injections = 1.111 mg --- 55 kg = 122 lbs @0.02mg/kg

You will need to buy 12-15 x 1.111 mg = 13-17 mg

Since the amount needed for a single inject is close to 1mg, this example doesn't really demonstrate how a 1mg/day schedule will stretch out the time to administer.

Let's do one more ... let's say you are a Type-I again and you weigh 200 lbs.

10 mg / 5.50 injections = 1.818 mg --- 91 kg = 200 lbs @0.02mg/kg

You need 15-18 x 1.818 mg = 27-33 mg

Using the 1mg/day will take you 27-33 days to complete your cycle. Using the chart recommendation for daily dosing 1.818mg/day will only take you 15-18 days.

NOTE: your length of time to administrate a cycle will increase by 2 if you decide "every other day" (EOD) is what you want to use. Its up to you to caclulate what kind of schedule works best and from that you'll know when to look for signs of results.

Again, I would suggest no UV exposure until 2/3 through your cycle. Lastly, never take more than your target daily dose amount on a given day (assuming you only want a tan and do not want major side-effects). You may break up a daily dose amount into smaller doses and take these doses within a day if you wish however - to mimic slow-release injection.

(Written By Endymion96, all Credit for this post due to him)

So basically.. Look at the chart, see how many injections the vial will provide, then add the same amount of ml's as injections (if you have 5 injections, add 5 mls). Then, you just inject 1ml every time. Simple

[Unoid]

Care to share why you think no one should have any UV exposure (sun or beds) until you're 2/3'rds into your cycle?

I tanned on my first day using it, I got a slight burn and pinkness but the first week at just 1/3rd the recomended dose for my weight I am much darker.

Perhaps you'll share whats so bad about tanning throughout the cycle.

[Dr. Zeus]

Yeah, I wondered about that too. After reading up on everything I could find on melanotan, I ordered melanocorp's 30UI pack. Haven't gotten it yet, but I'd like info on waiting till 2/3 through your cycle before tanning. This is the first I've heard anyone make this suggestion.

[Unoid]

I say go ahead and tan. I see no reason to wait until you peak your blood levels with the peptide.