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Pharmacologic Interventions for prophylaxis of recurrence of febrile seizures
[Updated 2015]
Recommendation(s)
Prophylactic treatment with intermittent antipyretics, intermittent antiseizure medicines (diazepam or clobazam), or continuous antiseizure medicines (phenobarbital or valproic acid) should not be used for febrile seizures.
Strength of recommendation: STRONG
Quality of evidence: LOW
*Recommendation is part of the 2015 Paediatric Emergency Triage, Assessment and Treatment Guidelines