Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration is urging consumers to not use tanning products containing a synthetic peptide called 'Melanotan'. The drug can cause serious side affects, such a kidney failure, chest pains, acne, Imagine just wanting to be jacked and tan and you end up like this? Melanotan II is a peptide that increases the melanin in your skin and can give men a boner that Medical & Clinical Research Is this injectable tanning drug safe to use? HPRA Reminds Public of the Serious Health Risks of Using 'Melanotan 2' Self Tan Products Kano Communications