THE world's most popular painkiller may put children at risk of ADHD and autism, experts have warned.

Paracetamol, which is also sold as Tylenol in the States, is a common medication used by millions of youngsters and adults to treat mild symptoms from colds to headaches.

But new data has claimed the painkiller could be linked to autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Experts at Mount Sinai and Harvard's School of Public Health conducted their research using more than 100,000 people and 46 case studies.

The team reviewed which stage of pregnancy mothers took paracetamol and compared it to their subsequent medical records.

Their findings concluded expectant mothers should take the painkiller "for the shortest" period possible, and at the "lowest effective dose".

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