Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. For years, acetaminophen also called paracetamol has been considered a safe medication to take for pain relief during pregnancy.
Now, researchers warn that the common over-the-counter OTC pain reliever may interfere with fetal development, and they are advising pregnant people to be cautious about taking the drug.
In the new consensus statement published in Nature Reviews Endocrinology, the researchers cite a growing body of evidence that suggests acetaminophen use during pregnancy can affect the fetus, and that it may lead to neurodevelopmental, reproductive, and urogenital disorders in children. The researchers are not necessarily saying that pregnant people should never use acetaminophen—rather, they advise that it should be used with caution and under the guidance of a doctor.
Based on the evidence, the authors made the following recommendations:. Acetaminophen is in a class of medications called analgesics pain relievers and antipyretics fever reducers.
It works by changing the way the body senses pain, as well as by cooling the body. Acetaminophen is an active ingredient in many pain-relieving medications, such as Tylenol. It can relieve mild to moderate pain from headaches , menstrual periods, colds, sore throats, backaches , toothaches, osteoarthritis , muscle aches, and reactions to vaccinations. It is also used to reduce fevers.
Pregnancy pains are common and normal, but they still hurt. So what can you do? Tylenol is a pain reliever that contains the drug acetaminophen. Doctors frequently recommend pregnant women take the medication to treat occasional mild to moderate pain or to reduce a fever during any trimester during their pregnancy. But be sure not to combine Tylenol or other brands of acetaminophen with other medications without running it by your healthcare provider.
Tylenol Extra Strength is generally considered safe during pregnancy, but it contains a higher dosage of acetaminophen. Both drugs are considered safe for short-term, occasional, provider-approved use while pregnant. The suggested dosage for adults is two caplets at bedtime, with no more than two caplets in a hour period. Long term use is not recommended for anyone. Emerging research suggests a possible association between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and a small increase in the likelihood of asthma, ADHD and autism in children.
Top of the page. Topic Overview While you are pregnant, you may also have other common problems, like a cold, mild headache, backache, mild fever, or the flu, that are not caused by your pregnancy. Acetaminophen can be found in many forms and comes in different doses. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Do not take more than the maximum dose recommended on the label. Be careful when taking over-the-counter cold or flu medicines and acetaminophen Tylenol at the same time.
Many of these medicines already contain acetaminophen. Too much acetaminophen can be harmful.
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