Acetaminophen is a recommended treatment for fever and pain during pregnancy
Critical priority
What you should do
- 1Continue to use acetaminophen for pain and/or fever during pregnancy, as directed.
- 2Always follow the directions on the label.
- 3Do not take more than the recommended dose.
- 4Taking too much acetaminophen can cause harms including serious harm to your liver.
- 5If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your health care provider if you have questions about the use of any medications.
The issue
Product safety
Affected product
Acetaminophen
Where it was sold
Canada (national)Reported in the official notice — confirm there.
Issued by
Health Canada
Read the official Government of Canada notice
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