Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir and Posaconazole interaction

Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir and Posaconazole: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir (Paxlovid) label · effective 2026-02-19

Major

Antifungals voriconazole ↓ voriconazole Avoid concomitant use of voriconazole. ketoconazole, isavuconazonium sulfate, itraconazole ↑ ketoconazole ↑ isavuconazonium sulfate ↑ itraconazole Refer to the ketoconazole, isavuconazonium sulfate, and itraconazole prescribing information for further information. ↑ nirmatrelvir/ritonavir A nirmatrelvir/ritonavir dose reduction…

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From the Posaconazole (NOXAFIL) label · effective 2026-02-13

Moderate

Anti-HIV Drugs that are CYP3A4 Substrates Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Ritonavir and atazanavir are CYP3A4 substrates and posaconazole increased plasma concentrations of these drugs [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

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Moderate

Prevention or Management Ritonavir and Atazanavir Monitor frequently for adverse reactions and toxicity of ritonavir and atazanavir during concomitant use.

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Minor

Effects of Noxafil and Noxafil PowderMix on Other Drugs Posaconazole is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.

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