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Cayman Compass
Paracetamol HealthLocal Cayman health leaders dispute US paracetamol autism warning
Cayman health leaders are reassuring the public that paracetamol remains safe for use in pregnancy when taken as directed, pushing back against new claims from the United States that the common pain reliever may be linked to autism in children.
The US Food and Drug Administration announced on 22 Sept. that acetaminophen – known locally and in the UK as paracetamol and sold under the popular brands Tylenol, Excedrin, Panadol, Midol, Paramol and others – would now carry a warning label citing a “possible association” with autism.
The announcement drew worldwide attention after US President Donald Trump told Americans in a nationally broadcast address to “fight like hell” not to take Tylenol, sparking concern among expectant parents.
