What is Melanotan II, the drug that consumers are urged to avoid? Milan Whetstone, popular Rowan admissions director and education counselor, has died at 38 Melanotan What It Is and Its Relation to Skin Cancer I was minutes from death after taking 'Barbie drug' everyone needs to be warned 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 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,