"Facts Remain Unchanged": Tylenol Maker After Trump Links It With Autism

"Facts Remain Unchanged": Tylenol Maker After Trump Links It With Autism

Following Donald Trump's Monday statement urging pregnant women to avoid Tylenol, Kenvue, the company that markets Tylenol after spinning off from Johnson and Johnson, released a firm response on Tuesday. The company refuted Trump's claim connecting the popular painkiller to autism, emphasizing that "no credible science" supports this assertion - a position they say is backed by public health organizations.

Kenvue published a prominent message on their website stating: "Credible, independent scientific data continues to show no proven link between taking acetaminophen and autism. Medical and public health organisations agree. If you are treating your little one with acetaminophen, please know that there is no credible science that shows taking acetaminophen causes autism. The facts remain unchanged: over a decade of rigorous research, endorsed by leading medical professionals, confirm there is no credible evidence linking acetaminophen to autism."

The company advises consumers to consult healthcare professionals before taking the medication, which is also known as 'acetaminophen' or 'paracetamol', particularly during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

"As our label says, 'If pregnant or breast-feeding, talk to your healthcare professional before use.' Your health provider is best positioned to advise whether taking this medication is appropriate based on your unique medical condition. Be sure to always follow the dosage guidelines provided on the product label or by your healthcare provider," Kenvue emphasized.

The company underscored that their approach to healthcare is fundamentally rooted in scientific evidence.

"We stand with science, and we stand with you. Acetaminophen is used worldwide as a first line of defense for pain relief and fever reduction, at the recommendation of independent public health and leading medical professionals, and in accordance with the product label. High fevers and pain are widely recognised as potential risks to a pregnancy if left untreated, especially in the first trimester. Remember to talk to your doctor," the statement continued.

On Monday, Trump advised pregnant women against using Tylenol, citing an unsubstantiated connection to autism, despite the medication being widely regarded by healthcare professionals as among the safest pain relievers available in the United States. These comments came as the White House announced plans to transform healthcare across the nation.

"But taking Tylenol is not good. For this reason, they are strongly recommending that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary. That's, for instance, in cases of extremely high fever that you feel you can't tough it out," Trump stated.

Medical professionals quickly criticized Trump's statements, describing them as "irresponsible" and the "saddest display of a lack of evidence" from someone in a position of authority.