TikTok Users Showcase Tylenol in Response to Autism Study
Recently, numerous TikTok users have humorously showcased their use of Tylenol, sometimes appearing to exceed recommended dosages, in a lighthearted jab at former President Donald Trump.
On Monday, a press conference was held at the White House featuring Mehmet Oz, administrator of Medicare and Medicaid Services, along with National Health Director Jay Bhattacharya and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the director of Health and Human Services. They discussed a study linking the use of acetaminophen by pregnant women to autism diagnoses. It’s worth noting that Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, claims that their product is safe for use during pregnancy.
Interestingly, several TikTok clips reviewed by the Daily Caller News Foundation mainly showed individuals taking the advised amount. One particular video featured a pregnant woman displaying two tablets of Tylenol before ingestion.
In her video, she mentioned, “As a pregnant woman, I am taking Tylenol because I believe in science and don’t have a medical background.” A few other videos mirrored this sentiment, featuring women discussing their experiences with Tylenol amid emerging concerns about the alleged connection between acetaminophen and autism.
You could find clips where users lightheartedly shared their doses, perhaps not entirely grasping the health risks involved. In one video, a woman humorously claimed to be “trapping her child with Tylenol” for the day while sick. Another clip depicted a person downing a glass of liquid Tylenol, stating, “That little cup they give you isn’t enough.”
However, taking more than the recommended dosage of Tylenol can risk serious health consequences, including liver failure. According to information from WebMD, exceeding the dosage can lead to dangerous outcomes, and unless a healthcare provider specifies otherwise, the usual recommended limit is 3 grams within a 24-hour period.
A fact sheet from the White House referred to multiple studies, including those from Harvard and Johns Hopkins, which suggest that exposure to acetaminophen during pregnancy may raise the likelihood of neurological disorders such as autism and ADHD in children.
During the Biden administration, the NIH advised that if pregnant women must use acetaminophen, they should “minimize exposure by using the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible duration.”
