discover-how-carbohydrates-affect-the-way-some-medications-are-absorbedDiscover how carbohydrates affect the way some medications are absorbed
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By Miyeilis Flores

03 Feb 2024, 11:30 AM EST

Due to their composition, there are certain foods that can interfere with the absorption of some medications, especially paracetamol, also known in the United States as Tylenol, but also sold as Panadol, FeverAll and Tempra.

The scientific explanation is made by the College of Pharmacists, which advises not combining paracetamol with certain foods for faster pain relief, indicates Onda Cero.

While the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) indicates paracetamol relieves some ailments.

Among the foods that are not recommended, those that contain more carbohydrates stand out, according to a report from the General Council of Pharmaceutical Colleges of Spain, called ‘Manual of interactions between Foods and Medicines’.

This document confirms that “foods that contain more carbohydrates are not compatible with taking paracetamol for early relief of the condition.”

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Experts recommend prescribing this drug only when necessary.
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It also warns that “interactions between foods and medications result in the appearance of
unexpected effects, although not always adverse or negative, derived from taking foods and drugs together.”

Consuming food and medication increases the absorption time of paracetamol, since food “decreases motility and gastrointestinal transit time,” points out the AEMPS Online Drug Information Center (CIMA), cited by Ondacero.

Foods ingested have a high carbohydrate content:

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The consumption of carbohydrates is vital for health.
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  • Rice, bread, cereals, noodles, crackers, cookies, pasta, desserts and sweets.
  • Fruits such as mango, apples, bananas, berries, oranges and melons. Also starchy vegetables and legumes such as corn, peas, beans, lentils and potatoes.
  • Dairy products such as yogurt and milk and yogurt.
  • Sugary drinks such as juices, carbonated drinks, fruit drinks, sports drinks and sugary energy drinks.

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