Description
Product Description
Pirfenex 200 mg Tablet contains Pirfenidone, an anti-fibrotic medicine used to treat Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) — a chronic and progressive lung disease that causes scarring of lung tissue.
Pirfenex works by reducing fibrosis (scarring) and inflammation in the lungs, thereby improving breathing and slowing disease progression. It helps patients maintain better lung function and quality of life.
The medicine is taken orally with food to reduce stomach irritation. It should be used strictly under medical supervision and as prescribed by a pulmonologist. Regular liver function monitoring is recommended during treatment.
Store below 30°C, protected from moisture and direct sunlight.
Product Specification
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Pirfenex 200 mg |
| Generic Name | Pirfenidone Tablets IP |
| Strength | 200 mg |
| Composition | Each film-coated tablet contains: Pirfenidone IP 200 mg |
| Dosage Form | Film-Coated Tablet |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Indications / Uses | Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and related interstitial lung diseases as prescribed by a physician |
| Mechanism of Action | Pirfenidone exhibits anti-fibrotic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It inhibits TGF-β and TNF-α, reducing collagen synthesis and lung tissue scarring |
| Packaging Type | Strip / Box |
| Pack Size | 10 Tablets per strip (commonly available as 3 × 10’s or 15 × 10’s) |
| Manufacturer / Marketer | [Insert Manufacturer / Marketing Company Name] |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months (Typical) |
| Storage Conditions | Store below 30°C, protect from moisture and direct sunlight |
| Prescription Type | Schedule H Drug – To be sold by retail on prescription of a registered medical practitioner only |
| Common Side Effects | Nausea, loss of appetite, stomach discomfort, tiredness, rash, sensitivity to sunlight |
| Serious Side Effects | Liver enzyme elevation, skin photosensitivity, allergic reactions (rare) |
| Precautions | Avoid sun exposure; use sunscreen and protective clothing. Regular liver function monitoring recommended. Use cautiously in hepatic or renal impairment |
| Drug Interactions | May interact with ciprofloxacin, fluvoxamine, amiodarone, and strong CYP1A2 inhibitors |
| Mode of Administration | Oral – to be taken with food as directed by the physician |
| Usage Instruction | Swallow whole with water; do not crush or chew. Take at the same time each day |
| Storage & Handling | Keep tightly closed in original packaging. Keep out of reach of children |
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