Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap belongs to the category of 'anti-fibrotic medicine', and it is primarily used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in adults. IPF is an irreversible disease marked by a progressive decline in lung function. The tissues in the lungs become swollen and scarred over time, due to which it gets difficult to breathe deeply. The scarring makes it hard for the lungs to work properly.

Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap contains 'Nintedanib', which helps reduce the scarring and swelling in the lungs by decreasing the release/activity of naturally occurring growth factors in the body, allowing you to breathe better. Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap helps in slowing down the progress of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Always use this medicine as your doctor has told you or per the package leaflet. You must keep to your doctor's instructions to get the maximum benefit. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as nausea, tiredness, diarrhoea, indigestion, loss of appetite, headache, and photosensitivity. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor before taking Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap may cause tiredness and dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol with Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap as it could lead to increased dizziness. Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap is listed as pregnancy category D. Because Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap can cause harm to the fetus, women of childbearing potential should be advised to avoid becoming pregnant while receiving treatment with Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap . Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether the Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap is an anti-fibrotic medicine used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in adults. Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap can help effectively slow the rate of lung function decline by 50%. Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap helps reduce the scarring and swelling in the lungs by decreasing the release/activity of naturally occurring growth factors in the body, allowing you to breathe better. Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap helps in slowing down the progress of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Do not use Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap if you are allergic to any components present in Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap . Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap is listed as pregnancy category D; because Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap can cause harm to the fetus, women of childbearing potential should be advised to avoid becoming pregnant while receiving treatment with Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap . Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether the Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects. Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap may cause tiredness and dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol with Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap as it could lead to increased dizziness. Mantedanib-100 Softgel Cap is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

• Regular blood tests and occasional tests of your bone marrow will be carried out to check whether the treatment is working. If it does work, it will usually be taken for life.