Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Pirfenidone
Drug Class
Other Respiratory System Products
How to Take It
Dosage information not available for this product.
Safety Alerts
Cigarette smoking, severe renal or hepatic impairment
Important Warnings
Photosensitivity Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, if rash occurs, dose adjustment or treatment interruption may be required
If treatment is interrupted for 14 consecutive days or more, the initial 2 week titration regimen should be repeated
if treatment is interrupted for less than 14 consecutive days, the dose can be resumed at the previous daily dose without titration
Monitor for weight loss
Test liver function before treatment, then at monthly for the next 6 months, and then every 3 months thereafter
if abnormal liver function tests
dose reduction, treatment interruption or discontinuation may be required (consult product literature)
Side Effects
Headachedecreased appetitedizzinessdrowsinessarthralgiaastheniadiarrheaconstipationcoughdyspneaGI disordershot flushinsomniamusculoskeletal chest painmyalgia
Drug Interactions
Ciprofloxacin
ofloxacin
antidepressants
rifampin
fluoxetine
duloxetine
carbamazepine
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless essential
Lactation
Avoid
Price Intelligence
Rs 1,220.7
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 30 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 40.69 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 822
DVAGOper pack of 30Rs 1,220.7
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Pirfenidone, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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