I was minutes from death after taking 'Barbie drug' everyone needs to be warned 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, Tanning injections: 'The side effects could be extremely serious' ITV News Wales No, you don't need the 'Barbie drug' to tan, whatever TikTok says. Here's why melanotan II is so risky Melanotan II: Tanning injections, nasal sprays harmful to health Melanotan What It Is and Its Relation to Skin Cancer