PAXLOVID consists of two medicines co-packaged together:
- nirmatrelvir (pink tablet)
- ritonavir (white tablet)
PAXLOVID must be started within 5 days of symptom onset and must be taken for 5 days in a row. Always take PAXLOVID as advised by your healthcare professional.
- You must always take the nirmatrelvir tablets at the same time as the ritonavir tablet.
- You can take PAXLOVID with or without food.
- Swallow the tablets whole. Do not break, chew or crush the tablets.
- Complete the entire 5-day treatment with PAXLOVID.
- Even if you feel better, do not stop taking PAXLOVID without talking to your healthcare professional first.
- Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 5 days.
If you suffer from kidney or liver problems, talk to your healthcare professional as you may need a lower dose.