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Corticosteroid Converter

Corticosteroid converter

Dose (mg):

Result (mg):


 

Glucocorticoid
Approximate Equivalent dose (mg)
Half-life (Biologic) hours

Short-Acting
Cortisone    25 8-12
Hydrocortisone    20 8-12

Intermediate-Acting
Methylprednisolone 4 18-36
Prednisolone 5 18-36
Prednisone 5 18-36
Triamcinolone 4 18-36

Long-Acting
Betamethasone 0.6 - 0.75 36-54
Dexamethasone 0.75 36-54

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