The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.
Paracetamol should be taken as directed in the patient information leaflet.
For more information, please vist the GOV.UK website.
NHS Website
For further details about paracetamol and pregnancy, please visit the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-paracetamol-for-adults/
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