'Paracetamol Remains Safe For Pregnant Women': UK Health Watchdog Rebuts Trump's Autism ClaimReported By :News18.comLast Updated: September 23, 2025, 23:41 ISTTrump made statements linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, stating 'Don’t take Tylenol' and advising pregnant women to 'fight like hell' not to use itDonald Trump has claimed that taking Tylenol during pregnancy may cause autism in children, urging pregnant women to avoid the drug 'unless absolutely necessary'. “Patients should be reminded and reassured that there is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children," the update stated. The regulator also cautioned pregnant women not to switch to alternatives such as ibuprofen, as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are generally not recommended during pregnancy because of risks to the unborn child. Paracetamol—known globally as brand Tylenol or the generic version of acetaminophen—is the most widely used drug for managing fever and body pain in pregnant women. She is particularly pass... Read MoreFirst Published: September 23, 2025, 23:41 ISTNews world 'Paracetamol Remains Safe For Pregnant Women': UK Health Watchdog Rebuts Trump's Autism ClaimDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.