SPL Set ID: 5d0eee8c-dc7d-4444-8684-e9c9335291c8
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Pirfenidone belongs to the chemical class of pyridone. Pirfenidone is available as film-coated tablets containing 267 mg and 801 mg 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, non-hygroscopic powder. It is freely soluble in dichloromethane, methanol, soluble in ethanol and practically insoluble in water. The melting point is approximately 109°C. Pirfenidone tablets contain pirfenidone and the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, macrogol (polyethylene glycol) and talc. str