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Maternal Paracetamol in Pregnancy and Child Neurodevelopment: Current Evidence Does Not Establish a Clear Causal Link
An umbrella review of systematic reviews finds low to critically low confidence in studies linking prenatal paracetamol exposure to autism or ADHD; sibling-controlled analyses largely attenuate associations. Clinical guidance: use lowest effective dose for clear indications and avoid unnecessary prolonged use.
