Mark Butler asked the TGA for urgent advice after President Donald Trump suggested paracetamol in pregnancy could be linked to autism.
Australia's medicines regulator has said paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) remains safe for pregnant women.
The move came after Health Minister Mark Butler asked the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for urgent advice, following comments by U.S. President Donald Trump linking the drug to autism.
The TGA said paracetamol is still classified as a Category A medicine -- meaning it is widely used and considered safe during pregnancy.
Officials said there are no active investigations into links with autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders.
"The use of medications in pregnancy is subject to clinical, scientific, and toxicological evaluation at the time of registration," the TGA said in a statement to The Epoch Times.
It added that all medicines undergo strict post-market surveillance, including analysis of adverse event reports, reviews of published research, and close coordination with international regulators.
The TGA said its monitoring system remains robust, reviewing consumer reports, clinician input, and global data before making decisions. At present, there is no evidence requiring any change to paracetamol's pregnancy safety rating.
It encouraged Australians to speak with healthcare professionals for tailored advice.
"Paracetamol remains safe for use in pregnancy when taken as directed," the regulator said.