Mac-Fenid Tablets 267mg – Pirfenidone for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
- Contains Pirfenidone 267mg — titration-phase tablet for IPF treatment.
- Used during dose escalation: 267mg × 3/day → 534mg × 3/day → maintenance 801mg × 3/day.
- Three 267mg tablets = one full 801mg maintenance dose — allows flexible titration.
- 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 Tablets 267mg – Pirfenidone for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (ipf)
Description
Mac-Fenid Tablets 267mg – Pirfenidone Anti-Fibrotic for IPF Management
Mac-Fenid Tablets 267mg contain Pirfenidone, a prescription anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory agent used for the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a serious, chronic, and progressive lung disease in which scar tissue builds up inside the lungs, causing irreversible loss of lung function. This medicine must be prescribed and supervised by a pulmonologist or respiratory specialist.
Pirfenidone does not cure IPF, but clinical evidence shows it slows the rate of lung scarring (fibrosis) and decline in lung function, which helps preserve breathing capacity and quality of life over time. It works by reducing the production of cytokines and growth factors that drive fibrotic and inflammatory processes in lung tissue.
Understanding the Mac-Fenid Strength Difference
Mac-Fenid comes in two strengths: 267mg and 801mg. This matters clinically:
- 267mg tablets are used during the dose titration phase. The standard IPF protocol typically starts with 267mg three times daily (total 801mg/day), then steps up to 534mg three times daily, and finally reaches the maintenance dose of 801mg three times daily.
- Three 267mg tablets equal one full 801mg maintenance dose — allowing prescribers flexibility in dose escalation and in reducing doses if side effects occur.
Key Information for Patients
- Prescription required — do not self-medicate. IPF management must be overseen by a pulmonologist.
- Take with food after meals to reduce nausea and photosensitivity reactions.
- Use broad-spectrum sunscreen and avoid prolonged sun exposure during treatment.
- Regular liver function tests are required throughout therapy.
- Do not stop treatment without consulting your specialist — IPF progresses rapidly if treatment is discontinued.
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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
- Slows the progression of lung scarring (fibrosis) in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
- Helps preserve lung function and slows decline in FVC (forced vital capacity).
- Reduces inflammatory and pro-fibrotic signalling (TGF-beta pathway).
- 267mg strength enables precise titration and dose reduction when side effects occur.
- Improves quality of life by slowing disease progression in a serious condition.
How To Use
How to Use Mac-Fenid Tablets 267mg
- Take exactly as prescribed by your pulmonologist — dose is titrated upward over weeks.
- Take with food after meals to reduce nausea and photosensitivity.
- Swallow whole — do not crush or chew.
- Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen daily and limit direct sun exposure throughout therapy.
- Attend all liver function test appointments — LFTs must be monitored regularly.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Mac-Fenid 267mg used for?A: It is prescribed by pulmonologists for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) — to slow the progression of lung scarring. It does not cure IPF. Q: Why is there a 267mg and an 801mg tablet?A: The 267mg tablet is used during the titration phase — starting at a lower dose and stepping up. Three 267mg tablets = one 801mg dose. Once stabilised, patients may switch to the 801mg tablet for convenience. Your specialist will guide this transition. 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, dizziness, photosensitivity, and liver enzyme elevation. Regular monitoring is essential. Q: Does Derma.pk deliver nationwide?A: Yes — delivery to Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and all major cities across Pakistan.
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