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Can paracetamol be used during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Paracetamol can be used during pregnancy if clinically needed, at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time and at the lowest possible frequency.

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Calpol Six Plus Sugar Free Suspension (P)McNeil Products Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 21Document updated 2 April 2025

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