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How long does a bottle of Tyrvaya last?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on April 26, 2023.

Official answer

by Drugs.com

A bottle of Tyrvaya will last 15 days. This is because it contains 60 sprays and the recommended dose is ONE spray into BOTH nostrils TWICE daily. This means you will use 4 sprays per day in total, which will last 15 days. Each prescription of Tyrvaya comes with 2 glass nasal spray bottles which will last you 30 days in total.

How many sprays are in a Tyrvaya Bottle?

There are 60 sprays.

What is the size of a Tyrvaya nasal spray bottle?

The size of a Tyrvaya nasal spray bottle is 4.2mL.

References
  • How to use Tyrvaya. Tyrvaya.com. 2023. https://www.tyrvaya.com/how-to-use#:~:text=Each%20prescription%20contains%20a%2030,for%2015%20days%20of%20treatment.

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