Ritonavir
Ritonavir is an antiviral ingredient. It is available as part of Kaletra, a tablet that also contains lopinavir. Kaletra is used for HIV infection. The product shown is a 200/50mg tablet.
Medicine containing Ritonavir
Key points
- Ritonavir is one of two active ingredients in the Kaletra tablet.
- Kaletra contains lopinavir and ritonavir and is used for HIV infection.
- The strength of the Kaletra tablet shown is 200/50mg.
What ritonavir is used for
Ritonavir is an antiviral ingredient used in HIV infection. In the product available, it is combined with lopinavir rather than supplied alone. The HIV infection page gives more information about the condition. Lopinavir has its own ingredient page at Lopinavir. Antiviral medicines are grouped in the antivirals category. The combination is listed for HIV infection.
How the combination is supplied
Ritonavir appears with lopinavir in Kaletra, a fixed combination tablet. Both active ingredients are supplied together in one tablet. The strength is 200/50mg. This is the only form of the combination available here. The tablet should be kept as supplied and used according to the instructions from your healthcare professional.
Safety
Ritonavir should be used only with advice from a healthcare professional. Do not start, stop or change the medicine without that advice. If you have been told that you should not take lopinavir or ritonavir, do not use this product. Suitability depends on your medical history and on other medicines you take, so discuss these with a pharmacist or doctor. Tell your healthcare professional about all other medicines, including those bought without a prescription. Check the product information for warnings and possible side effects. Do not share the medicine with anyone else. If you are unsure whether Kaletra is right for you, ask before using it. Orders are shipped to Malaysia by pharmacy partners in India in discreet packaging.
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