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The UK's drug watchdog has confirmed paracetamol is safe to use during pregnany after reports Donald Trump is set to link Tylenol to autism.

The US President is expected to announce a link between the use of the over-the-counter painkiller during pregnancy to autism, contrary to official medical guidelines.

The UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) confirmed on Monday (September 22) that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.

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.

"Paracetamol remains the recommended pain relief option for pregnant women whe

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