{"product_id":"body-pharm-melanotan-ii-20-pen","title":"Bodypharm Melanotan II 20 Pen","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eThe Body Pharm Melanotan II 20 Pen is a convenient, prefilled peptide solution designed to stimulate natural melanin production for a deeper, longer-lasting tan with reduced UV exposure. Each pen contains:20 mg Melanotan II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"798\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-section-id=\"1u14bla\" data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eWhat does it do? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Body Pharm 20 Pen delivers 20 mg of Melanotan II in prefilled form with no manufacturer-published mcg-per-click spec; you must back-calculate the dose from cartridge volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA standard protocol uses three phases: tolerance (100 mcg daily for 3–5 days), loading (250–500 mcg daily for 1–3 weeks), and maintenance (100–250 mcg twice weekly).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pen format eliminates reconstitution and reduces waste compared to vials, but the side-effect profile (nausea, flushing, priapism, mole changes) is identical to vial-delivered MT-II.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMT-II is unregistered with SAHPRA and unapproved by the TGA, FDA, and EMA as of 2026; regulatory status varies by jurisdiction and should be verified before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious adverse events include priapism, melanoma induction, and neurological symptoms; dermatology screening before and during use is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMT-II remains unregistered with SAHPRA as of 2026 [16] and unapproved by the TGA, FDA and EMA [5][8]. Read accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-section-id=\"psar9x\" data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eWho is this for? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose researching tanning and skin pigmentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-section-id=\"7of215\" data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it work? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelanotan II produces a tan by mimicking alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone and binding melanocortin receptors on melanocytes, which upregulates melanin synthesis (melanogenesis) and deepens baseline pigmentation. The pen format changes the delivery hardware, not the pharmacology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mechanism breaks down into four steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC1R binding in skin — MT-II is an analogue of α-MSH, so it activates MC1R on melanocytes and pushes them to produce more eumelanin (the brown\/black pigment).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUV is still required — MT-II amplifies the tanning response, it does not replace sunlight or a sunbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC4R activation in the central nervous system — the same peptide hits MC4R in the brain, which is why users report appetite suppression, nausea, and spontaneous erections within 1–4 hours of injection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePen delivery is still subcutaneous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-section-id=\"7of215\" data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use the pre-filled pen? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInject subcutaneously into the abdomen or outer thigh by pinching the skin, inserting at 90°, holding the dose button until the click stops, then counting three seconds before withdrawing. The prefilled cartridge skips the air-bubble purge that vial reconstitution requires, which is the main hands-on time saving over a 10 mg vial workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteps on a fresh pen:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the cartridge through the window. The solution should be clear and colourless. Discard if cloudy or particulate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach a new pen needle (typically 4–8 mm, 31–32G) and remove both caps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime with one click into the air on first use to clear the needle dead-space. Subsequent doses don’t need re-priming the same day [1].\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial the target dose. Wipe the chosen injection site (lower abdomen at least 5 cm from the navel, or outer thigh) with an alcohol swab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch a fold of skin, insert fully, press the dose button until it stops clicking, hold 3–5 seconds, then withdraw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispose of the needle in a rigid sharps container. Never re-cap by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003ePossible side effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eFlushing, nausea, darkening moles, priapism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-section-id=\"1ci9ydn\" data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eStorage instructions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eStore the pen at 2–8°C between uses, upright, with the needle removed and the cap on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eDo not freeze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eKeep out of direct light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Delinquent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47654251102345,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/0438\/9257\/files\/bodypharmmelanotan2pen.jpg?v=1784387159","url":"https:\/\/www.delinquent.co.za\/products\/body-pharm-melanotan-ii-20-pen","provider":"Delinquent","version":"1.0","type":"link"}