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Thanks for the question. If you are a credentialed healthcare provider (RN, NP, MD) you should take steps to make sure you are following your scope of practice. Part of our scope is “do no harm” meaning you should know all medications (name, dose, side effects, etc) as part of your medication management program. Most public health departments have the capacity or resource to translate the medication(s) for you. Giving a medication without knowing what it is would increase your risk to potential harm.
Camps who accept international campers or staff usually have a plan for these type of situations so that you can gain the necessary information before trying to provide care.
Best wishes
Tracey Gaslin