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acetaminophen Tablet
Did you use acetaminophen (Tylenol) or a product containing acetaminophen regularly during pregnancy?
Tylenol (acetaminophen) has been marketed as a safe pain reliever for pregnant women since its approval by the Food and Drug Administration in 1950. Recent scientific studies have found a correlative link between pregnant women using acetaminophen and abnormal fetal brain development. No warning label suggests any long-term effects on an unborn child.
Has your child been diagnosed with a qualifying condition linked to Tylenol exposure in utero, including:
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism and ADHD are lifelong disabilities. These neurodevelopmental disorders impair the central nervous system, limiting an individual’s ability to function normally. It affects language skills, behavior, and the ability to interact, focus, and learn. The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cover individuals with these diagnoses. A study from Johns Hopkins University found that newborns with a high level of acetaminophen or acetaminophen-based drugs in their blood were three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Did you use other medications regularly during pregnancy that contain acetaminophen, such as:
- Actifed
- Alka-Seltzer Plus
- Benadryl
- Contact
- Dayquil
- Excedrin
- Mucinex
- Nyquil
- Robitussin
- Sudafed
