Animal studies did not show teratogenicity; slightly decreased fertility was seen at doses above the maximum human dose. Limited case reports did not report any adverse fetal or neonatal outcomes. This drug crosses the placenta and was measurable in the serum of the infant. Pregnant women should be managed the same way as nonpregnant patients for acetaminophen overdose, and that acetylcysteine therapy was protective to both mother and fetus. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Use is not recommended unless clearly needed.