Does my nearly three-year-old daughter, who has a history of seizures caused by high fever, really need to take Frisium tablets every time she gets a fever, or are standard fever-reducing medicines like Crocin syrup or Ibugesic enough? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Does my nearly three-year-old daughter, who has a history of seizures caused by high fever, really need to take Frisium tablets every time she gets a fever, or are standard fever-reducing medicines like Crocin syrup or Ibugesic enough?

Asked by Female, 3 · 15 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

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15 days ago

I understand how scary it is to watch your little girl experience a seizure. While fever reducers like Crocin (paracetamol) and Ibugesic (ibuprofen) are wonderful for keeping her comfortable and bringing down her temperature, they actually do not prevent febrile seizures. Frisium (clobazam) is specifically prescribed to help prevent seizures during a fever. It is very important to follow her pediatrician's specific plan for using Frisium, as they tailor this based on her seizure history. Please consult her doctor to discuss if she needs it for every fever or just under certain conditions.

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