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Steroid Dosage Converter Calculator
Select the steroid type and input the dose to see equivalent doses of other corticosteroids. This calculator helps convert between commonly used steroids including Prednisone, Dexamethasone, and Hydrocortisone.
* Conversion is based on: Prednisolone 5 mg = Deflazacort 6 mg.
Equivalent Dose Table used in the steroid conversion calculator:
| Steroid | Equivalent Dose (mg) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone | 20 | Reference standard |
| Cortisone | 25 | Less potent than hydrocortisone |
| Prednisone | 5 | Commonly used orally |
| Prednisolone | 5 | Active form of prednisone |
| Methylprednisolone | 4 | More potent than prednisone |
| Deflazacort | 6 | 5 mg Prednisolone = 6 mg Deflazacort |
| Triamcinolone | 4 | Intermediate-acting |
| Betamethasone | 0.6 | Long-acting |
| Dexamethasone | 0.75 | Long-acting, very potent |
| Fludrocortisone | 2 | Has strong mineralocorticoid effect |
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