Melanotan: The 'barbie tanning drug' on the rise on social media. Is it safe? And what are the side effects? Emerging Threat: Melanotan, Repackaging, and Online Sales Australians who use tanning products containing 'melanotan' are at risk of serious health problems. These products include nasal sprays and other injectable and ingestible tanning products, and are being illegally promoted and Targeting melanocortin receptors: an approach to treat weight disorders and sexual dysfunction Nature Reviews Drug Discovery Tanning peptides like melanotan are trending online, but theyre not approved, not regulated, and illegal to advertise in Australia. When products havent been properly tested, theres no way to know Melanotan II an overview ScienceDirect Topics