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.