In a renewed and contentious debate over the use of paracetamol during pregnancy, a 2017 social media post by the Tylenol brand has resurfaced and gone viral. The post, which stated, “We actually don’t recommend using any of our products while pregnant," has been widely shared, adding fuel to an already heated discussion sparked by recent, conflicting scientific findings.

We actually don’t recommend using any of our products while pregnant. Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns today.— TYLENOL® (@tylenol) March 7, 2017

The context for the post’s virality lies in a recent push by some individuals, including US President Donald Trump, to link the use of paracetamol (known as acetaminophen in the US) to autism and ADHD in children. This assertion, which has led to ongoing

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