DONALD Trump has warned pregnant women to avoid taking paracetamol after linking it to autism, despite medical guidelines saying the painkiller is safe. UK experts have condemned the move, calling

The health secretary has urged pregnant women to ignore Donald Trump’s claims that paracetamol use in pregnancy can be linked to autism. The US president repeatedly advised pregnant women at a press conference on Monday not to take Tylenol – the drug known in the UK as paracetamol – suggesting it is a potential cause of autism.

GENEVA, Sept 23 (Reuters) - A World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday that evidence of a link between the use of paracetemol during pregnancy and autism remained inconsistent and that the value of life-saving vaccines should not be questioned.

Scientific evidence is lacking to support the US government’s decisions to caution against using a common painkiller in pregnancy and fast-track the approval of an experimental medication for autism

South African medical societies have reviewed evidence and confirm no causal link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism, urging continued use for safe treatment of fever and pain in expectant mothers.

UK health officials stress that paracetamol remains the safest painkiller available to pregnant women following comments made by US President Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump has said that the painkiller Tylenol (acetaminophen; paracetamol in the UK) could contribute to autism in children and has urged pregnant women to avoid it. In a White House announcement on 22 September1 he advised pregnant women to steer clear of the drug or to use it sparingly,

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Additionally, Surana pointed out that avoiding treatment altogether could carry its own dangers. “Untreated fever during pregnancy can pose risks to both the mother and the foetus, making it essential to manage such symptoms appropriately.

Mumbai: Paracetamol, the commonly used medication for fever and pain, may acquire a warning label in the US for a possible link between its use during.