SPL Set ID: 1abc06c7-6a45-4a0b-b2da-c228aaa137ed
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Pirfenidone tablets belong to the chemical class of pyridone. Pirfenidone tablets are available as film-coated tablets containing 267 mg (yellow) and 801 mg (brown) pirfenidone. Pirfenidone has a molecular formula of C 12 H 11 NO and a molecular weight of 185.23. Pirfenidone has the following structural formula, which has been referred to as 5-methyl-1-phenyl-2-1(H)-pyridone or 5-methyl-1-phenyl-2-(1H)-pyridone. Pirfenidone is a white to pale yellow crystalline powder. It is freely soluble in ethanol (96%), sparing soluble in water and very slightly soluble in heptane. The melting point is approximately 110.1°C to 110.2°C. Pirfenidone tablets contain pirfenidone and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, sodium starch glycolate type A, polysorbate 80, maize starch B, sodium stearyl fumarate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol 3350, ferrosoferric oxide, iron oxide yellow (267 mg), iron oxide red (801 mg), talc and titanium dioxide. Structure