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Statement on paracetamol use

Graphic with a brown background and an orange wavy border at the bottom. A decorative yellow circular pattern is in the top right corner. Centred white bold text reads 'Statement on paracetamol use', with 'paracetamol use' in a larger font. Below the text are dotted lines in blue, white, and orange.

Taking care of your health and wellbeing when pregnant helps keep you and bub deadly, safe and well.

When used according to the label or as recommended by your GP, Paracetamol (also known as Panadol, Dymadon and Panamax) is safe for use before, during and after your pregnancy.

It is also safe for bubs and jarjum, and is an important way to bring down fevers, and treat aches and pains.

If you want to have a yarn about paracetamol, any other medications or about your pregnancy, sing out to the GP, nurse or pharmacist at your local clinic or BiOC. Or call Mob Link on 1800 254 354.

Here in Australia, we have strong protections in place to make sure our medicines are safe. The Therapeutic Goods Administration is responsible for this. If you would like to read more about paracetamol, click here to read the statement on their website.