Paracetamol: Pregnancy
(asked on 10th June 2015) - View Source
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to raise awareness among pregnant women of the potential risk of paracetamol use to male foetuses.
This question was answered on 24th June 2015
There are no plans to change existing advice on the use of paracetamol during pregnancy for women carrying male foetuses. Pregnant women are advised to only take medication, including paracetamol, if absolutely necessary, in the lowest effective dose and for the shortest period of time. If a painful condition persists for more than one to two days, women should consult their midwife or doctor for advice.