It is well known that food influences the absorption and therapeutic efficacy of many drugs. In this study, the influence of three different types of breakfast, on the absorption of paracetamol was studied in a South African ethnic population group (Tswanas). The results indicated that breakfasts with a high fat content delayed the absorption of paracetamol to the largest extent while breakfasts with a high carbohydrate content delayed the absorption of paracetamol to a lesser extent.

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