Paxlovid again?

April 26, 2022 4:16 AM

I am having no luck googling this : Can a full round of the anti-viral drug Paxlovid be taken a second time if Covid is contracted again (not a relapse)? Is there an interval recommended between courses of this drug? Thanks very much if you can point me to a source on this issue.
posted by nantucket to Health & Fitness (1 answer total)

The prescribing info for Paxlovid is here. I don't see any mention of a second use, and in particular, I don't see it under contraindications.

It would have to be long enough after the first use to be sure it's a new infection. Paxlovid has to be taken in the first week after symptom onset to be effective.

IANAD.
posted by SemiSalt at 5:40 AM on April 26, 2022