US President Donald Trump announced Monday that the US Food and Drug Administration will be notifying physicians that the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy "can be associated with a very increased risk of autism."

"They are strongly recommending that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary," he said.

Tylenol is available for sale in Australia and there are currently no active safety investigations into its use during pregnancy.

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