Debates over Tylenol , sold as acetaminophen in the US and paracetamol elsewhere in the world, have been raging ever since US President Donald Trump urged pregnant women not to take it, warning that it could cause autism in children. In line with what Trump said, the US Food and Drug Administration initiated a label change for acetaminophen or Tylenol to warn pregnant women about the increased risk of neurological conditions such as autism and ADHD in children.

Acetaminophen has been the most trusted and commonly recommended pain reliever for pregnant women, and there is no substitute for it currently, as other over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen cannot be taken during pregnancy, especially after 20 weeks of gestation.

The FDA press release noted that there has been evide

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