Contraindications and side effects of Melanothane

Melanotan is a synthetic analogue of natural melanocortin (a hormone-active polypeptide) stimulating the synthesis and secretion of melanins. By launching the processes of skin pigmentation, it is used to obtain a stable and high quality tan with minimum UV exposure. However, this drug contributes to a decrease in appetite, accelerates the process of splitting fats, increases sexual activity, strengthens the body's immune forces and supports cognitive function. Despite the fact that the product is generally well tolerated, there are certain contraindications to taking Melanotan 2, as well as most pharmacological agents, it has side effects.

Possible adverse reactions

Synthetic analogue of natural melanocortin is available in two dosage forms: as a nasal spray and as a powder for injections. More convenient and safe to use is spray. Due to the presence of a metering valve, an accurate dosage is provided and, at the same time, the possible side effects of melanotane, which are manifested in a more pronounced form with parenteral administration, are reduced. They include:

• Nausea;
• Redness of the skin;
• Irritation of the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx (when using a spray);
• Labored breathing;
• Disturbance of the heart rhythm (arrhythmia);
• Fever, fever;
• Hyper- and hypochromia (the appearance on the skin of dark and light limited areas prone to expansion and fusion);
• Increased libido, prolonged erection;
• Darkening and increase in the size of birthmarks.

The side effects of melanotan 2 in most cases are reversible, and immediately after a reduction in dosage or drug withdrawal the condition is completely normalized.