Steroid conversion

Based on type of steroid:
Dosage of steroid to convert in mg รท Equivalent dose of steroid to convert in mg x Equivalent dose of steroid required in mg

Equivalent Dose of Steroid

  1. 0.75 mg- Betamethasone (long-acting) (IV)
  2. 0.75 mg- Dexamethasone (long-acting) (IV or PO)
  3. 4 mg-Methylprednisolone (intermediate-acting) (IV or PO)
  4. 4 mg-Triamcinolone (intermediate-acting) (IV)
  5. 5 mg-Prednisolone (intermediate-acting) (PO)
  6. 20 mg-Hydrocortisone (short-acting)(IV or PO)
  7. 25 mg-Cortisone (short-acting) (PO)