AboutDr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. Expertise I can answer a broad range of questions related to community pharmacy practice. My particular
interests include childrens` health and safe medication use for seniors. As the mother of two small children, I am quite knowledgable on many parenting issues from how to handle
a baby with colic to how to get kids to take their medicine. With regards to medication use in seniors, I can answer questions about adverse effects, drugs to generally avoid
in that population, and disease management issues.
Experience I entered the world of pharmacy as a technician for approximately six years. I then went on to receive my Doctor of Pharmacy degree and now work for the Federal Government as an outpatient pharmacist.
Publications Drug Topics Feb.2006 edition ("Why a Kiddie Corner Makes Sense"),
I also recently submitted an article to Pharmacy Times entitled "How to Help Parents Cope With Colic" which is scheduled for publication in the near future.
Education/Credentials B.S. Biology (Old Dominion University 1997)
Pharm.D.(Virginia Commonwealth University 2002)
Question I am using cutivate cream on my daughter and noticed on the label it says keep container closed tightly. Well, the top wasn't close tightly (not snapped into place). Is this warning just so it doesn't spill or does the stuff go bad? It was only for 24 hours.
Answer Hi Susan,
The warning is there for two main reasons. First of all to keep it from drying out and secondly for minimizing the chance of a child opening it.
So, it should still be fine to use! Good question though!
Best,
Dr. Tara
Author of THE COLIC CHRONICLES
www.thecolicchronicles.com
