Pirfenidone (Pirfenidone) 267 mg

CAPSULEORALLaurus Labs LimitedNDC: 42385-923Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

⚠️ 2 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Gelatin

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Capsule Shell

Propylene Glycol

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

Brown Iron Oxide

Croscarmellose Sodium

Disintegrant

Ferrosoferric Oxide

Colorant

Isomalt

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Shellac

Coating Agent

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Gelatin	Capsule Shell	⚠️ Yes — Animal	Derived from animal collagen. Used in capsule shells. Not suitable for vegetarians/vegans or those with specific animal protein sensitivities.
Propylene Glycol	Solvent/Humectant	⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol	An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Brown Iron Oxide	—	No	—
Croscarmellose Sodium	Disintegrant	No	A chemically modified cellulose derivative that helps tablets dissolve quickly.
Ferrosoferric Oxide	Colorant	No	Black iron oxide used as a pigment in tablet coatings and capsule shells. Derived from iron, not from food allergen sources.
Isomalt	—	No	—
Magnesium Stearate	Lubricant	No	A lubricant that prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment.
Shellac	Coating Agent	No	A natural resin secreted by the lac insect. Used as an enteric coating for tablets and as a glazing agent. Derived from insects — relevant for vegan, vegetarian, and some religious dietary considerations.
Titanium Dioxide	Colorant/Opacifier	No	A white pigment used for coating opacity. Under regulatory review in some countries.

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.

2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:

Magnesium Stearate(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)
Gelatin(Yes — Mammalian-derived – alpha-gal risk (verify processing/source).)