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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)
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Expert: Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.
Date: 8/12/2007
Subject: Pediatric
Question
I have a 9 week old baby. We have changes his formula 3 times. He is currently on Similac alimentum. And he is still having the same fussiness and alot of gas. The same as before we changed his formula. Also he is spitting up alot. He weighs about 10 lbs. He doesn't sleep much, but he doesn't cry, just acts agitated. Any advise? We also give him Mylicon gas drops with every bottle?
Answer
Hi Sharon,
It sounds like he may be suffering from reflux but only his Dr. can determine if that is the cause or not. Some infants are just very gassy and require a trial of three or more formulas to find the best one.
There are lots of things you can do for reflux like keeping your baby sitting up after feedings and propping up his mattress so he sleeps on an incline.
Once you take him in, let me know what the Dr. says and, if he does have reflux, I can share some more pertinent information.
Good luck!
Best,
Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.
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