Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- The United States President Donald Trump has claimed that pregnant women's use of paracetamol, a common painkiller also known by the brand name Tylenol, carries a very increased risk of autism in children.

The comments were captured in a video shared on the Facebook page of an Australian media outlet, news.com.au.

In the footage, Mr Trump said the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was preparing new guidance on the use of paracetamol in pregnancy.

"Acetaminophen, which is basically commonly known as Tylenol, during pregnancy can be associated with a very increased risk of autism. So, taking Tylenol is not good. I'll say it, it's not good," he said.

He added that the FDA was "strongly recommending" that women restr...