About Dr. 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)
Pharmacist gave my child (6 months) a powder bottle of an Amoxicillin that contain 250 mg amoxillicin in each 5 ml. I was giving my son this medication for almost 4 days until one of my friends (pharmacist) noticed that I can't give this to a baby that is less than 18 months. Lady in a pharmacy made a horrible mistake because she should give me the liquid form of this antibiotic that contains only 100 mg amoxillicn in each 5 ml (teaspoon). Can you please tell me what that can cause?
Thank you,
Dorota
Answer Dear Dorota,
It sounds like, from your description, that you were given a bottle of amoxicillin 250mg/5ml and the pharmacy forgot to add the water prior to dispensing it to you. These types of products are usually mixed upon arrival of the customer since they expire two weeks after mixing. The good news is that amoxicillin has a wide dosing range and most likely, with only four days of receiving a high dose, your baby is fine. I would definitely let your baby's Dr. know just in case. There is a slight chance that an overdose could affect your baby's kidneys so you want to make sure he is okay.
