What is Paxlovid used for?

Information reviewed July 24, 2026

Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir) is a prescription medication used to treat COVID-19 (mild to moderate). An oral antiviral taken early in COVID-19 to lower the risk of severe illness in higher-risk adults.

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