Irregular use of paracetamol during pregnancy can be harmful and affect the development of the fetus.:

News Topical, Digital Desk : US President Donald Trump tried to ignite a new debate by claiming a link between Tylenol (paracetamol) and autism, but his claim has been completely rejected by the medical field.

However, excessive or irregular use of Crocin or paracetamol during pregnancy may affect fetal development. Studies on several groups have shown negative effects on neural development, but research has not proven that acetaminophen, sold as Tylenol in the US, or paracetamol, sold as Crocin or Dolo in India, causes autism.

What does the doctor say?

Dr. Abha Majumdar (Senior Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital) says that currently there is no equivalent alternative to Crocin or paracetamol available, as medicines like diclofenac, ibuprofen and indomethacin are not given during pregnancy till after 20 weeks, hence one does not want to use any other medicine other than Crocin.

Doctors generally advise avoiding medications like diclofenac, ibuprofen, and indomethacin during pregnancy or after 20 weeks of pregnancy. While Crocin and paracetamol are considered completely safe for both the pregnant woman and the fetus during pregnancy, gynecologists and pediatricians say that untreated fever or pain in the mother can pose risks to the pregnancy and the baby's development.

In such cases, it becomes necessary to treat the conditions causing the fever or pain. If pain relief is essential, consider using Crocin or paracetamol at the lowest effective dose and for the shortest duration possible to alleviate these conditions. Regulatory and clinical agencies have also deemed Crocin or paracetamol safe for use during pregnancy.