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HomeQuestions & AnswersHi, my baby is 17 months old. She had an episode of febrile seizure because of high fever. So could you please advice should I give paracetamol or meftal the next time when she start to have fever in order to avoid the febrile seizure
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Mom of a 3 yr old girl1 Year ago
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Hi, my baby is 17 months old. She had an episode of febrile seizure because of high fever. So could you please advice should I give paracetamol or meftal the next time when she start to have fever in order to avoid the febrile seizure

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 5 m old boy1 Year ago
A. it will be always paracetamol first and full body sponge this condition is also known as febrile seizures(fits/convulsions) many times prophylaxis medicines to decrease the chances of seizures is given by the doctor which may contain anti seizures medicine as well as anti seizures nasal spray. meet your doctor who will tell you how to use this medicines in an emergency. at the same time it is important to get the child vaccinated for all important infectious disease as well as flu vaccine which will decrease the chances of fever in your child this disease does not usually occur after completion of 5 years of age at the time of initiation of fever it is important to give fever medicines immediately as well as give sponge bath to decrease the chances of seizures.
Sai Prasanthi R LMom of a 11 yr 7 m old boy1 Year ago
A. Hello dear parent! Without proper physical examination it is not possible to understand the situation. Get your child personally examined by the doctor and seek further assistance. Keep Babyhug medicine spoon handy
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