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Melanotan II vs Selank

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

Sexual Health & Libido
Melanotan II
Cognitive Enhancement
Selank
Summary
Melanotan II is a synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) that stimulates melanin production (skin tanning), suppresses appetite, and enhances sexual function. It is not FDA-approved and has significant safety concerns including mole changes and cardiovascular effects.
Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide analog of tuftsin developed in Russia. It is a potent anxiolytic that reduces anxiety and enhances cognitive function without sedation or addiction. It is approved for clinical use in Russia for anxiety disorders.
Half-Life
1–2 hours
Minutes (but effects persist for hours)
Admin Route
SubQ
SubQ, Intranasal
Research
Typical Dose
0.25–0.5 mg
250–500 mcg
Frequency
Once daily
1–3 times daily
Key Benefits
  • Promotes skin tanning and melanin production
  • Reduces UV exposure needed to tan
  • Enhances libido and sexual function
  • May suppress appetite
  • Faster, deeper tan development
  • Longer-lasting tan maintenance
  • Potential photoprotective effects
  • Reduces anxiety without sedation
  • Enhances memory and learning
  • Improves focus and concentration
  • Stabilizes mood
  • Reduces physiological stress response
  • May enhance motivation
  • No addiction potential or withdrawal
  • Fast-acting — effects within 20–30 minutes
  • Approved clinically in Russia for anxiety disorders
Side Effects
  • Nausea (very common, especially in first days)
  • Facial flushing
  • Spontaneous erections in men
  • Darkening or changes in existing moles (monitor closely)
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  • Mild sedation at higher doses (paradoxical)
  • Fatigue (rare)
  • Irritability during discontinuation (uncommon)
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