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Use in pregnancy: Tablet: Considered to be the analgesic of choice in pregnant patients.
Although it crosses placenta, paracetamol is considered to be safe in normal therapeutic doses for short-term use as a minor analgesic/antipyretic in pregnancy.
Oral drops: Epidemiological studies in human pregnancy have shown no ill effects due to paracetamol used in the recommended dosage, but patients should follow the advice of their doctor regarding its use.
Use in lactation: Tablet: Excreted in breast milk.
Maternal ingestion of paracetamol in normal therapeutic doses does not appear to present a risk to the nursing infant.
Oral drops: Paracetamol is excreted in breast milk but not in a clinically significant amount.
Available published data do not contra-indicate breast feeding.
