Paxlovid (150/100mg)

Paxlovid 150/100mg is a medicine used to treat COVID-19 in people who are at risk of getting very sick. It helps stop the virus from growing in the body, making the illness less severe. The medicine comes in two types of tablets:

• Nirmatrelvir (150mg) – The main ingredient that fights the virus.
• Ritonavir (100mg) – Helps nirmatrelvir stay in the body longer.

Who Can Take Paxlovid?

Doctors give Paxlovid to people who:

• Have COVID-19 and mild to moderate symptoms.
• Are at high risk (such as older adults or people with health problems like diabetes or heart disease).
• Are not in the hospital but need help to recover faster.

How to Take Paxlovid

• It is usually taken for 5 days.
• You take 3 pills at a time (2 nirmatrelvir + 1 ritonavir) twice a day.
• It works best if taken within 5 days of symptoms starting.

Side Effects

Some people may have mild side effects, such as:

• A bitter or metallic taste in the mouth.
• Diarrhea or stomach upset.
• Muscle pain.

Who Should NOT Take Paxlovid?

• People taking certain medications that may interact with it.
• People with severe liver or kidney disease.
• People who are allergic to its ingredients.

Conclusion

Paxlovid (150/100mg) is an important medicine that helps people recover from COVID-19 faster and lowers the risk of serious illness. If you have COVID-19 and are at high risk, talk to a doctor to see if Paxlovid is right for you.