Reactions 634 - 18 Jan 1997

Paracetamol – no adverse effectson pregnancy

Paracetamol [acetaminophen] has no adverse effecton pregnancy itself, and in utero exposure to the agentdoes not adversely affect the development of infants,according to findings of the UK-based Avon LongitudinalStudy of Pregnancy and Childhood (ALSPAC).

In the study, 44% of 12 104 women took paracetamolduring the first 6 months of pregnancy. Mothers andtheir children were followed from early pregnancy.

The ALSPAC study is ongoing, and aims to identifyfactors affecting health in children and adults, includingover-the-counter and prescription medicines.Paracetamol in pregnancy. Pharmaceutical Journal 257: 921, 21-28 Dec1996 800493279

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