Donald Trump’s statements – which has linked autism to the use of Tylenol during pregnancy – aroused anxiety among those who know what is, in fact, this medicine, but also curiosities among those who have no idea about the active substance: Paracetamol.
The active substance in Tylenol is paracetamol. Photo shutterstock
Search engines and assistants have been assaulted with questions about this medicine, after US president announced on Monday that US food and medicine administration will inform doctors that using Tylenol during pregnancy can be associated with a “Very high risk of autism.”
“They strongly recommend that women limit the use of tylenol during pregnancy, unless it is necessary from a medical point of view.” Cum would be for the treatment of fever, “If you cannot resist ”said Trump, without presenting evidence to support the statement.
In reply, producer Tylenol, Kenvue, said on Monday that “does not agree with” the claim that the drug causes autism and that it is “deeply worried about the health and confusion risks that this creates for pregnant women and parents”.
The active ingredient in Tylenol is paracetamol
Tylenol is the commercial name of a widespread drug in the United States, whose active ingredient is acetaminophen, also known as Paracetamol, shows co-pilot, the conversational assistant developed by Microsoft, based on GPT-4 technology, also confirmed by the Minister of Health, Alexandru Rogobete.
The drug is used to reduce fever and relieve mild and moderate pain: headaches, muscle pain, menstrual pain, joint pain, discomfort pain associated with cold 2.
We recall that the Minister of Health said on Tuesday that he had asked the National Medicines Agency a point of view on the side reactions of paracetamol.
“I saw the statement of the president, I do not pronounce on his statement. I asked the National Medicines Agency to an approved point of view, the recent studies in force and sure that I will make a statement and a firm answer for this situation. Now I don’t have a clear answer ”said Alexandru Rogobete at the Parliament Palace.
“All medicines also have side effects”
The minister also said that, until now, he has not been drawn to the specialists on this topic.
“I believe that scientific results and specialized studies can prove whether or not there is a connection between paracetamol and a series of side effects. As we know, all medicines also have side effects, both in the short and long term, but additional scientific studies are needed to show, prove this“, he said.
Asked what he recommends to people after the statements without evidence made by Donald Trump, the Minister of Health replied: “We do not know if they are without evidence or not. For this reason, I asked the National Medicines to do a record with the latest studies in the field. If there are studies that demonstrate this and these studies no longer recommend the consumption of paracetamol, most likely the manufacturer will withdraw it from the market, we will not have to make a decision from this point of view. We are waiting for ANM analysis and then we can discuss the case. ”
What do those who use paracetamol need to know, according to the prospectus
The prospects of various types of drugs based on this active substance say not to use them “If you are allergic to paracetamol or any of the other components of this medicine, if you suffer from an active disease or a serious liver damage ” and recommend that you seek your doctor or pharmacist: if you suffer from kidney or liver disease; If you have pre -existing liver disorders it is necessary to monitor the functions of the liver in the case of long -term treatment and with high doses; If you have Gilbert syndrome (light jaundice) if you usually consume large amounts of ethyl alcohol; If you are dehydrated or have nutrition disorders, for example caused by anorexia or poor nutrition; if you have glucose deficiency-6-phosphadhydrogenase (enzymatic deficiency); if you have hemolytic anemia; if you have bronchial asthma and hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid; if you have a fever, even after a paracetamol treatment; If you frequently use drugs that relieve pain, especially in combination with other drugs that reduce pain, as this can cause kidney damage to renal insufficiency. “
It is also recommended not to consume alcoholic beverages during paracetamol treatment.
“Do not take more paracetamol than you have been recommended. A higher dose does not lead to faster pain relief; instead it can cause serious liver injury. Symptoms of a liver disease occur after a few days“, Paracetamol therapy, published on the website of the Pharmacy Catena, is shown in the Paracetamol Prospectus, where it is very important to contact your doctor as soon as possible if you have taken more paracetamol than it is recommended in the prospectus, but also what side effects may occur.
“Do not administer this medicine in children under 12 years of age”, It is shown in the prospectus of the same drug.
Specifications related to pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or intend to become pregnant, address the doctor or pharmacist for recommendations before taking this medicine, recommend the same prospectus:
“At therapeutic doses, in the short term, the drug can be administered during pregnancy, but the administration will be done only after evaluating the therapeutic benefit of the mother in relation to the potential risk in the fetus. Paracetamol crosses the placenta and is excreted in breast milk. Caution is recommended in the administration of paracetamol during the breastfeeding period.”.
Driving vehicles and using machinery
Paracetamol has no influence on the ability to drive or use machines, the source said.
Possible side effects
That all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects. Details about the drug here.
