Pirfenox Tablet

Pirfenox Tablet, made by Highnoon Laboratories Ltd, is an antifibrotic medicine. Its active ingredient is Pirfenidone, and it is used for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Pack size: pirfenox tablets 30.

Uses of Pirfenox Tablet

Pirfenox Tablet is used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a long-term lung disease in which the lung tissue becomes thickened and scarred, making breathing increasingly difficult. It does not reverse existing scarring, but it can slow the decline in lung function over time. It is prescribed and monitored by a lung specialist.

How Pirfenox Tablet works

Pirfenidone reduces the activity of the cells and chemical signals that drive scarring and inflammation in the lungs. By slowing the build-up of fibrous tissue, it helps preserve lung function for longer.

Possible side effects

Side effects with Pirfenox Tablet are fairly common, especially early on, and include:

• Nausea or indigestion
• Skin rash or sunburn-like reactions in sunlight
• Loss of appetite and weight loss
• Tiredness
• Diarrhoea
• Dizziness

Contact your doctor straight away if you notice yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pain in the upper right side of the abdomen, or a severe or blistering rash.

Precautions and warnings

• Regular blood tests are needed to check your liver function, particularly in the first months of treatment.
• Avoid direct sunlight and sunbeds, use a high-factor sunscreen and cover up, as it makes the skin very sensitive to the sun.
• Take it with food to reduce nausea and dizziness, and avoid smoking, which makes it less effective.
• Tell your doctor about other medicines, especially fluvoxamine and ciprofloxacin, and mention any liver or kidney disease.
• Speak to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Pirfenox Tablet online in Pakistan

Order Pirfenox Tablet from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.