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Background: Seizure is one of the most common disorder in children and anti epileptics vary depending on the type of seizures occurring.Methods: In total 50 children of age between 1-12 years requiring anti epileptics for seizure are taken into consideration and compared.Seizure mimicking disorder were excluded from this study.Results: Among the 50 patients, valproate was predominantly used for generalized seizures followed by combination therapy of valproate and phenytoin followed by phenytoin and Levetiracetam.For focal sezuires, carbamazepine was used predominantly.Discussion: The initial evaluation based on history and examination for the type of seizures is important for pediatrician to assess the type of anti epileptic used. Conclusion:Valproate and phenytoin are mostly used for generalized type of seizures while carbamazepine is used for focal type of seizures.