Donald Trump has advised pregnant women not to take paracetamol (acetaminophen in the US, sold as Tylenol), claiming that its use in pregnancy is linked to autism in children.1 In a wide ranging press conference on 22 September,

The statement by the Health Sciences Authority comes after US President Donald Trump recently advised pregnant women against taking the common painkiller.

President Donald Trump’s warning on Monday that pregnant women should not use Tylenol, a US brand of paracetamol, came as arguments are pending in Manhattan federal court to overturn the 2024 dismissal of hundreds of lawsuits alleging Kenvue and major retailers failed to warn pregnant mothers about the prenatal risks of using the painkiller.

D onald Trump has urged pregnant women not to take acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol or paracetamol. He claimed it raises the chances of children being autistic. But the US president has been condemned by experts from across the world, who fear he is deliberately fostering a narrative of distrust that could be dangerous for women.

Trump uses the presidency to promote unproven links between Tylenol, vaccines, and autism without presenting new evidence . The U.S. President, Donald Trump, stated that there are rumors that in Cuba "virtually there is no autism" because they don't have the money to consume Tylenol (the most popular brand of paracetamol),

Health organizations from around the globe are joining the chorus of experts rejecting the Trump administration's claim that acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism.

She said: "It [paracetamol] is safe to use in children, babies, expecting mothers and we are all concerned about the claims that have been recently made." Ms Malik, who was also elected as a deputy for Guernsey in June, said paracetamol was the safest option to use when it is needed for the shortest duration of time.

Donald Trump used a White House press conference billed as revealing new findings on autism to insist that acetaminophen -- also known by the brand name Tylenol -- is unsafe to take during pregnancy.

After Donald Trump claimed Tylenol use in pregnancy may cause autism, Indian doctors defended paracetamol, calling it safe and essential for pregnant women when used correctly.

Here's what you should know about acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, that has new guidance for use during pregnancy from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration