Acetaminophen is a recommended treatment for fever and pain during pregnancy

What you should do

• Continue to use acetaminophen for pain and/or fever during pregnancy, as directed. Always follow the directions on the label.
• Do not take more than the recommended dose. Taking too much acetaminophen can cause harms including serious harm to your liver.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your health care provider if you have questions about the use of any medications.
• Contact a health care provider if:pain lasts more than 5 days; orfever lasts more than 3 days.
• What Health Canada is doingHealth Canada's advice is based on robust, rigorous assessments of the available scientific evidence. Any new evidence that could affect our recommendations will be carefully evaluated.
• Health Canada monitors the safety of all medicines authorized for use in Canada, including acetaminophen. All Canadian non-prescription acetaminophen products already carry clear warnings about safe use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as the risk of serious liver injury if too much is taken.
• If new scientific evidence demonstrates a risk, Health Canada would take action to update labels, inform health care professionals, and provide advice to Canadians.
• Learn more about the safe use of acetaminophen and potential health risks to make informed decisions.