SPL Set ID: 1d4d7aa2-1248-4639-baf5-5e2ae72cbcd8
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Pirfenidone, USP belongs to the chemical class of pyridone. Pirfenidone capsules, USP are available as a opaque white to off-white hard gelatin capsule containing 267 mg of pirfenidone, USP for oral administration. Pirfenidone, USP has a molecular formula of C 12 H 11 NO and a molecular weight of 185.22 g/mol. Pirfenidone has the following structural formula, which has been referred to as 5-methyl-1-phenylpyridin-2-one. Pirfenidone, USP is a white to pale yellow, non-hygroscopic, crystalline powder. It is sparingly soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96%), and slightly soluble in heptane. The melting point range is 107°C to 111°C. Each pirfenidone capsule, USP contains pirfenidone USP, 267 mg as active ingredient and the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, and magnesium stearate. In addition, the capsule shell contains gelatin and titanium dioxide. The capsule is imprinted with black pharmaceutical ink which includes butyl alcohol, dehydrated alcohol, ferrosoferric oxide, isopropyl alcohol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, and strong ammonia solution. 10