Description
Mac-Fenid 801 mg (manufactured by Macter International) is an anti-fibrotic prescription medication containing the active ingredient pirfenidone. It is primarily used to slow the progression of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)—a chronic lung disease that causes scarring in the lungs. [1, 2, 3]
Key Details and Usage
- How it works: It helps reduce lung fibrosis and inflammation, delaying further scarring and preserving breathing capacity.
- Dosage & Administration: The full maintenance dose is 801 mg taken three times daily (totaling 2403 mg per day). Doctors typically recommend starting with smaller doses (267 mg tablets) and escalating the dosage over 14 days to minimize side effects.
- How to take: Always take the tablets with food to help reduce nausea, stomach upset, and potential photosensitivity.
Important Precautions
- Liver Function: It can cause elevated liver enzymes. Doctors will require regular blood tests before and during treatment to monitor liver health. [1]
- Contraindications: Should not be used if you have severe liver/kidney disease or if you are taking the drug fluvoxamine. [1]
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