Kenvue, the Johnson & Johnson spinoff that manufactures Tylenol, issued a strong rebuttal Tuesday against President Donald Trump’s claims linking the painkiller to autism, stating there is “no credible science” supporting such connections.
Kenvue on Trump’s Tylenol-Autism Claims
The pharmaceutical company posted a prominent message on its website directly addressing Trump’s recent statements about acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol also known as paracetamol.
“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 stated.
Here’s what Kenvue said on pregnant ladies usages:
Kenvue emphasized consulting healthcare professionals before medication use, particularly during pregnancy. “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,” the statement continued.
The company positioned itself as science-based, declaring: “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.”
Trump’s Controversial Claims
US President Donald Trump’s Monday remarks urged pregnant women to avoid Tylenol over unproven autism links, despite medical professionals long considering it among America’s safest painkillers. “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,” he stated.
Medical experts criticized Trump’s statements as “irresponsible” and the “saddest display of a lack of evidence” by anyone in authority, highlighting the conflict between political messaging and established medical consensus.
