A half-life is the amount of time it takes your body to remove half a dose of a drug. The half-life of the 5-milligram (mg) strength of Dayvigo is 17 hours. For the 10-mg strength, the half-life is 19 hours.
A single dose is usually removed from your body in four to five half-lives. In the case of Dayvigo, the drug is cleared from your system in about 3 to 4 days.
The half-life is a guide for how long drugs can stay in your system. But other factors can affect how long it takes for the drug to fully leave your body. These include:
your age
your weight
other medical conditions you have
other drugs you take
your liver and kidney function
If you have other questions about how long Dayvigo can stay in your body, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.