Melanotan II Users Beware – Tennessee Company may be in Violation of Federal Drug Safety Law
Melanotan II is an injectable drug that is supposed to tan skin, according to its website that both markets and sells the drug (“drug” defined by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act). As a drug, its safety and claims to effectiveness have not been analyzed by FDA scientists. Because it hasn’t been tested, it is illegal to sell online. FDA officials have also cautioned consumers about injecting any substance, especially those without FDA approval, unless under the advice of a certified physician.
As of this writing, available information about Melanotan II appears to be from the company itself, including the article on Melanotan II on Wikipedia (the online, open-source encyclopedia resource). Melanocorp, Inc.’s official site has for the time being removed its website advertising Melanotan II, though FDA spokespeople believe other sites might still sell the potentially dangerous product. Wikipedia editors plan to soon remove the misleading information (considered advertising) about this skin tanning product.
If Melanocorp’s shady marketing schemes and misleading advertisement have led to your or a loved one’s injury, we’d like to help get you the recoveries you deserve. Check out HHP’s dangerous drug law page or contact us immediately at 800.705.2121 or toll free at 800.705.2121.
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Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
