Debra Kennedy
Charlotte, United States
Mother of A Bride-To-Be, TV Producer and Host, Event Emcee, Beauty and Lifestyle Editor, Writer, Blogger, Former Beauty Queen, Lover of Fine Dining and Travel
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Paracetamol in Pregnancy: Uncertain Evidence, Certain Consequences
Med J Aust 2026; 224 (5) || doi: 10.5694/mja2.70203 Published online: 14 May 2026
El paracetamol no provoca autismo y se puede usar durante el embarazo
No hay pruebas de que el paracetamol tenga efectos nocivos para el feto. Sin embargo, al igual que con cualquier medicamento que se tome durante el embarazo, debe utilizarse en la dosis mínima eficaz y durante el menor tiempo posible. El presidente de los Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, ha instado a las mujeres embarazadas a evitar el paracetamol, salvo en casos de fiebre muy alta, debido a su posible relación con el autismo. El paracetamol, conocido por el nombre comercial Tylenol en EE.
Paracetamol has no link to autism
US President Donald Trump has urged pregnant women to avoid paracetamol except in cases of extremely high fever, because of a possible link to autism. Paracetamol – known as acetaminophen, or by the brand name Tylenol in the US – is commonly used to relieve pain, such as back pain and headaches, and to reduce fever during pregnancy. Paracetamol is classified as a Category A drug.
Use of paracetamol in pregnancy not linked to autism
Home / Premium / Use of paracetamol in pregnancy not linked to autism PREMIUM Experts say use paracetamol when needed, in the lowest effective dose and under medical guidance. US President Donald Trump has urged women to avoid paracetamol during pregnancy, except in cases of extremely high fever, citing a possible link to autism. Paracetamol, known as acetaminophen or by the brand name Tylenol, is used to relieve pain and reduce fever during pregnancy.
It’s OK to use paracetamol in pregnancy. Here’s what science says about link with autism
United States President Donald Trump has urged pregnant women to avoid paracetamol except in cases of extremely high fever, because of a possible link to autism. Paracetamol – known as acetaminophen or by the brand name Tylenol in the US – is commonly used to relieve pain, such as back pain and headaches, and to reduce fever during pregnancy.
Should I use paracetamol in pregnancy? Here’s the science
By Nicholas Wood and Debra Kennedy United States President Donald Trump has urged pregnant women to avoid paracetamol except in cases of extremely high fever, because of a possible link to autism. Paracetamol – known as acetaminophen or by the brand name Tylenol in the US – is commonly used to relieve pain, such as back pain and headaches, and to reduce fever during pregnancy.
Is it OK to use paracetamol in pregnancy? What the science says about the link with autism
United States President Donald Trump has urged pregnant women to avoid paracetamol except in cases of extremely high fever, because of a possible link to autism. Paracetamol—known as acetaminophen or by the brand name Tylenol in the US—is commonly used to relieve pain, such as back pain and headaches, and to reduce fever during pregnancy.
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