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How long after finishing doxycyline should you stay out of the sun?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

4-5 days: The doxyclcline will be completely out of your system 4-5 days after taking the last dose. Avoid the sun and use sun screen for this duration.

Dr Fairchild agreed

Answered 3/29/2013

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