Future mothers, suffering from heat and headaches, are now faced with a new dilemma, according to an Internet publication for girls and women aged 14 to 35 Pannochka. net Scientists have discovered that a well-known and recommended paracetamol for this category of patients may increase the risk of developing ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, in their children.

Paracetamol (Efferalgan, Rapidol, Panadol, Tylenol) is the most commonly used non-prescription drug for pregnant women, which is primarily advised by doctors and pharmacists.

Children whose mothers took paracetamol during pregnancy have a 40% greater risk of ADHD. These are the results of a new study in which 64,000 mothers and children from Denmark. All children were born between 1996 and 2002.

By the age of 7, these children were more likely to exhibit ADHD-like behavior, and they were more likely to receive drugs to treat this syndrome. More details about the results of the study can be found from an article published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Since the new study did not prove a causal relationship between paracetamol and ADHD, some pediatricians have already expressed the view that further work is needed.

"Pregnant women today use paracetamol (also called acetaminophen) to treat headaches because other drugs such as aspirin, naproxen and ibuprofen are unsafe for various reasons for various reasons," explained Dr. Beate Ritz, head of the epidemiology department School of Public Health Fielding at the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA).

According to Dr. Ritz, the risk of ADHD is likely to increase along with the amount of paracetamol taken during pregnancy.

"The most pronounced effect is observed if a woman (from her words) periodically took paracetamol for six weeks or more. We always thought that paracetamol is something harmless during pregnancy. Perhaps this is true, but only if you drink it once or twice. If you take paracetamol regularly, there are certain risks, "says Ritz.

"And this is not the best news for pregnant women. I'm afraid we do not have any safe drugs now, "the researcher summed up..

One expert noted that the results are not final.

Dr. Andrew Adesman, head of the Children's Development and Behavior Department at Stephen's Children's Medical Center and Alexandra Cohen (New York), said: "We should always be careful with the findings. From the pediatrician's point of view, I would not recommend a change to the current practice, and this is justified. I do not think that we know at least one drug that is safer than paracetamol. ".

The manufacturer of the drug Tylenol, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, in its official statement recalled that in the instructions to the drug pregnant and lactating women are advised to consult their doctor before taking it.

"Tylenol has more than 50 years of experience in clinical use that maintains efficacy and safety when properly administered. Tylenol has one of the best safety profiles among all non-prescription pain relievers. We are aware of a recent study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.

However, there are no randomized, placebo-controlled studies that would prove a link between paracetamol intake and adverse effects on children's development, "the company said in a statement..

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