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Long term prophylaxis of febrile seizures

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Four different prophylactic regimen were tried in a group of 120 children, admitted for first attack of febrilc seizures, and followed up for a period of 5–6 years. The most effective regimen found to be, was with antipyretic and diazepam during the period of febrile illness. Continuous, as well as intermittent phenobarbitone therapy was found to be ineffective in preventing recurrence.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Child Health, Medical College, 685008, Kottayam, Kerala

    K. Ramakrishnan (Assistant Professor) & Kurian Thomas

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Ramakrishnan, K., Thomas, K. Long term prophylaxis of febrile seizures. Indian J Pediatr 53, 397–400 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02760422

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