A tweet posted by Tylenol in March 2017 is drawing renewed attention as debates intensify over the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy.
The post from the company’s official account told consumers it does not recommend taking any of its products while pregnant without a doctor’s guidance.
In an X (Twitter) post dated 1:31 PM · Mar 7, 2017, Tylenol writes:
We actually don't recommend using any of our products while pregnant. Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns today.
Tylenol has not updated their X (Twitter) feed since June, 2021.
The message has resurfaced after President Donald Trump claimed prenatal Tylenol use can trigger autism. Tylenol’s parent company, Kenvue, has since said there is no credible evidence linking acetaminophen to autism or other developmental disorders.
In a statement to NewsRadio 1080 KRLD, Kenvue writes:
"This post from 2017 is being taken out of context. We do not recommend pregnant women take any medication without talking to their doctor. This is consistent with the regulations and product label for acetaminophen."
Federal regulators have also weighed in. Earlier this year, the FDA issued a notice acknowledging some studies that suggest a possible association between prenatal acetaminophen use and neurological conditions, but emphasized that a causal link has not been established.
Medical experts continue to recommend acetaminophen as the preferred over-the-counter pain reliever for pregnant women when used as directed, noting that alternatives such as ibuprofen or aspirin carry known risks.