Lancet Study Finds No Link Between Prenatal Paracetamol Use and Autism or ADHD

A comprehensive Lancet study analyzing 43 high-quality global studies found no evidence linking paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy to autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities in children. This review addresses confusion caused by earlier claims, including those by former US President Donald Trump, who suggested a connection without presenting new evidence. Researchers emphasize paracetamol's safety as a preferred pain and fever treatment during pregnancy, cautioning against avoiding it unnecessarily due to potential harm.