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Taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe

Paracetamol is the first choice of painkiller if you are pregnant. It does not harm your baby.

Dr Alison Cave, Chief Safety Officer at the MHRA, said: “Patient safety is our top priority. There is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children.”

ℹ️ For more information, please refer to the NHS website:
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking paracetamol for adults – NHS