Comparison Between Melatonin and Diazepam for Prevention of Recurrent Simple Febrile Seizures

Comparison Between Melatonin and Diazepam for Prevention of Recurrent Simple Febrile Seizures: Randomized Clinical Trial

To evaluate the efficacy of oral melatonin compared to oral diazepam for prevention of recurrent simple febrile seizures.

To evaluate the efficacy of oral melatonin compared to oral diazepam for prevention of recurrence of simple febrile seizures in children aged 6 months to 5 years.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children aged 6 months to 5 yrs .
• Simple febrile seizures

Exclusion Criteria:

• Complex febrile seizures
• Child with history of neonatal seizure.
• Afebrile seizures.
• History of anticonvulsive therapy.
• Children suffering from epilepsy.
• Children with abnormal EEG.
• Children with abnormal neurological examination.
• Positive family history of epilepsy.