TikTok tanning drug Melanotan sparks new warning over risks news.com.au Australia's leading news site for latest headlines Melanotan II (Tan Jabs): Why They're Not Worth The Risk It's a week of trending media talk about the dangers of Melanotan. I remember fielding a media interview about Melanotan 7 8 years ago. This trend has been around for a while, but TikTokers using genetic disorder drug for the side effects of tanning, weight loss No, you don't need the 'Barbie drug' to tan, whatever TikTok says. Here's why melanotan II is so risky