Is Tylenol the same as paracetamol, and should you take it in pregnancy? Here’s why experts say Trump should be ignored

The US president claims the painkiller also known as acetaminophen is linked to autism. Here's what the science says

Donald Trump has urged pregnant women not to take acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol or paracetamol. He claimed it raises the chances of children being autistic.

But the US president has been condemned by experts from across the world, who fear he is deliberately fostering a narrative of distrust that could be dangerous for women.