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Steroid Conversions

Neil Phillips


Drug Name Equivalent doses (mg) Anti-inflammatory activity relative to hydrocortisone Duration of action (hrs)
Hydrocortisone (cortisol) 20 1 8 to 12
Cortisone acetate 25 0.8 8 to 12
Prednisone 5 4 12 to 36
Prednisolone 5 4 12 to 36
Methylprednisolone 4 5 12 to 36
Triamcinolone 4 5 12 to 36
Dexamethasone 0.75 30 36 to 72
Betamethasone 0.6 30 36 to 72

Last update: 2022-06-25 02:39:27