Summary

Tylenol (also known as acetaminophen or paracetamol) is one of the most widely used over-the-counter options for easing pain and reducing fever, including during pregnancy. More recently, safety concerns around use during pregnancy have gained attention, with claims of a possible link between prenatal exposure and autism in children increasingly appearing in news headlines and prime-time debates. A two-decade-long, large-scale study from Hong Kong found no evidence of links between taking paracetamol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.

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