Mac-Fenid 801mg Tablets – Pirfenidone for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
- Contains Pirfenidone 801mg — the full maintenance dose tablet for IPF.
- Simplifies maintenance phase: one 801mg tablet replaces three 267mg tablets per dose.
- Slows lung fibrosis progression and helps preserve lung function in IPF patients.
- Prescription-only — must be prescribed and supervised by a pulmonologist.
- Available at Derma.pk with nationwide delivery across Pakistan.
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Mac-fenid 801mg Tablets – Pirfenidone for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (ipf)
Description
Mac-Fenid 801mg Tablets – Pirfenidone Maintenance Dose for IPF
Mac-Fenid 801mg Tablets contain Pirfenidone, a prescription anti-fibrotic medicine for the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a serious, progressive lung disease characterised by irreversible scarring of lung tissue that reduces lung capacity and makes breathing increasingly difficult. This medicine must be prescribed and supervised by a pulmonologist or respiratory specialist — do not self-medicate.
Pirfenidone reduces IPF progression by inhibiting the pro-inflammatory and pro-fibrotic pathways (including TGF-beta) that drive lung scarring. While it does not reverse existing fibrosis, it slows disease progression, helps preserve lung function, and may extend the time before significant disability.
Understanding the Mac-Fenid Strength Difference
Mac-Fenid is available as 267mg tablets (used in dose titration) and 801mg tablets (the standard maintenance dose):
- 801mg three times daily is the full maintenance dose — total 2,403mg/day — reached after a titration period using 267mg tablets.
- The 801mg tablet simplifies the maintenance phase: one tablet per dose instead of three 267mg tablets.
- If side effects occur, your doctor may temporarily reduce back to 267mg tablets to re-titrate.
Key Information for Patients
- Prescription required — do not self-medicate. Treatment must be supervised by a pulmonologist.
- Take each dose with food after meals to reduce nausea and risk of photosensitivity.
- Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen and limit sun exposure throughout therapy.
- Regular liver function monitoring is required — LFTs should be checked before starting and periodically during treatment.
- Do not stop treatment abruptly without specialist advice — IPF can worsen rapidly with treatment gaps.
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How to Order from Derma.pk
- Order online — nationwide delivery across Pakistan including Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad.
- Prescription required — share via email: sales@derma.pk or WhatsApp: 0320-5999650.
Usage & Benefits
Usage & Benefits
- Full maintenance dose tablet — simplifies regimen once titration is complete.
- Slows the rate of lung scarring and preserves FVC in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
- Reduces pro-fibrotic and pro-inflammatory mediators (including TGF-beta).
- Improves exercise tolerance and delays significant disability progression.
- Reduces pill count per dose versus using three 267mg tablets.
How To Use
How to Use Mac-Fenid 801mg Tablets
- Take exactly as prescribed by your pulmonologist — do not adjust dose without specialist guidance.
- Take each dose with food after meals to reduce nausea and photosensitivity risk.
- Swallow whole — do not crush or chew.
- Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen and avoid prolonged sun exposure throughout treatment.
- Attend scheduled liver function tests and specialist follow-up appointments.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Mac-Fenid 801mg used for?A: It is the maintenance dose for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) treatment — prescribed by a pulmonologist to slow lung scarring after dose titration using 267mg tablets. Q: What is the difference between 267mg and 801mg tablets?A: Both contain pirfenidone. The 267mg tablet is used during dose titration. The 801mg tablet is the standard maintenance dose (3 × 801mg daily = 2,403mg/day). It simplifies the regimen compared to taking three 267mg tablets per dose. Q: Is a pulmonologist prescription required?A: Yes — this is a specialist Rx-only medicine. Do not self-medicate. Share your valid prescription via email: sales@derma.pk or WhatsApp: 0320-5999650. Q: What are common side effects?A: Nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, photosensitivity reactions, dizziness, and liver enzyme elevation. Regular monitoring is essential throughout therapy. Q: Does Derma.pk deliver nationwide?A: Yes — delivery to Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and all major cities across Pakistan.
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