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UK's health regulator confirms safety of paracetamol during pregnancy

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Posted on September 22, 2025

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(Reuters) -Britain's health regulator said on Monday it is safe use the pain relief treatment paracetamol and that there is no evidence of it causing autism in children. The U.S. government will

UK's health regulator confirms safety of paracetamol during pregnancy

Safety of Paracetamol During Pregnancy

(Reuters) -Britain's health regulator said on Monday it is safe use the pain relief treatment paracetamol and that there is no evidence of it causing autism in children.

Findings on Autism Risk

The U.S. government will announce its findings on autism later in the day, after the Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month the administration was planning to link the use of Kenvue's pain medication Tylenol by pregnant women to autism.

Government Announcements on Pain Relief

(Reporting by Unnamalai L in Bengaluru; Editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri)

Key Takeaways

  • UK health regulator confirms paracetamol is safe during pregnancy.
  • No evidence links paracetamol use to autism in children.
  • US government to announce findings on autism risk.
  • Wall Street Journal reported potential autism link with Tylenol.
  • Kenvue's Tylenol under scrutiny for use in pregnancy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the UK's health regulator confirm about paracetamol?
The UK's health regulator confirmed that it is safe to use paracetamol during pregnancy and found no evidence linking it to autism in children.
What is the significance of the U.S. government's announcement?
The U.S. government is expected to announce its findings on autism later in the day, following reports that it plans to connect the use of Kenvue's pain medication to autism.
Is there any evidence linking paracetamol to autism?
According to the UK's health regulator, there is no evidence that paracetamol causes autism in children.

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