Kenvue Brands LLC, the manufacturer of Tylenol, sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 17, pushing back against demands to modify the medication’s label to show more safety warnings.
On Sept. 22, federal officials said that Tylenol use during pregnancy is likely associated with autism and that pregnant women should not take the drug unless they have severe fevers. The FDA sent a letter to doctors on Sept. 22, notifying them that using the drug during pregnancy “may be associated with an increased risk of neurological conditions.”