Brand name: PIRFEHEAL Strength: 200 mg Active ingredient: Pirfenidone Dosage form: Tablet Route of administration: Oral Drug class: Antifibrotic agent Indication Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Pharmacological action Reduces lung inflammation Slows fibrosis (scarring) of lung tissue Helps preserve lung function Dosage (general) Dose is usually titrated gradually Taken with food to reduce stomach side effects Uses It is mainly used to treat: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) A chronic lung disease in which lung tissue becomes scarred and stiff, making breathing difficult. How it helps Slows down lung scarring (fibrosis) Helps reduce disease progression May help preserve lung function over time Important notes It does not cure IPF, but helps manage and slow the condition Usually taken long-term, as prescribed by a doctor Dose is often increased gradually to reduce side effects Precautions Avoid excessive sun exposure (use sunscreen) Liver function tests are usually monitored PIRFEHEAL 200 MG (Pirfenidone) belongs to the anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory category of medicines. It is primarily used in the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a chronic lung disease