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. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Sep 26, 2025 03:10 PM