Mac-Fenid 801mg Tablets – Pirfenidone for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
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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
- 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
1. Take exactly as prescribed by your pulmonologist — do not adjust dose without specialist guidance.
2. Take each dose with food after meals to reduce nausea and photosensitivity risk.
3. Swallow whole — do not crush or chew.
4. Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen and avoid prolonged sun exposure throughout treatment.
5. Attend scheduled liver function tests and specialist follow-up appointments.
FAQs
What is Mac-Fenid 801mg used for?
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.
What is the difference between 267mg and 801mg tablets?
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.
Is a pulmonologist prescription required?
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.
What are common side effects?
Nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, photosensitivity reactions, dizziness, and liver enzyme elevation. Regular monitoring is essential throughout therapy.
Does Derma.pk deliver nationwide?
Yes — delivery to Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and all major cities across Pakistan.
