Keep the person safe
Stay calm, time the seizure and move hazards away. Cushion their head if possible. Do not restrain them and never put anything in their mouth.
After the shaking stops
If the person is breathing, place them on their side and stay with them as they recover. Do not offer food or drinks until fully alert. Follow any known individual emergency care plan.
When to call 112
Call for emergency help for a first seizure, one lasting more than five minutes, repeated seizures without recovery, difficulty breathing or a serious injury.
Further reading
Patient information from the NHS. This is an educational reference, not evidence of a completed clinical review of this article.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/what-to-do-if-someone-has-a-seizure-fit/
This information is educational and does not replace individual medical advice. Educational content is awaiting clinical review; it has not been marked as medically reviewed. For a medical emergency in India, call 112.
