New Delhi, March 4 -- Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, is typically regarded as the safest painkiller for use during pregnancy. However, new research linking the drug to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) raises concerns about potential overlooked risks to early brain development.

According to a report by India Today, Pediatrician Sheela Sathyanarayana from UW Medicine told Science Alert that while acetaminophen was approved decades ago, it may now require reevaluation by the FDA. She pointed out that the drug was never assessed for its long-term neurodevelopmental effects on fetuses.

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