The Steroid Conversion Calculator converts between equivalent doses of common corticosteroids. Useful for transitioning between different steroid formulations in clinical practice.
Steroid Conversion Calculator
| Steroid Conversion Calculator
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| Starting Steroid
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5
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| Dose of Starting Steroid (mg)
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10
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| Equivalent Doses
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| Hydrocortisone (mg)
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| Prednisone / Prednisolone (mg)
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| Methylprednisolone (mg)
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| Dexamethasone (mg)
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| Relative Potency Reference
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| Steroid |
Equivalent Dose (mg) |
Relative Anti-inflammatory Potency
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| Hydrocortisone |
20 |
1
|
| Prednisone / Prednisolone |
5 |
4
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| Methylprednisolone |
4 |
5
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| Triamcinolone |
4 |
5
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| Dexamethasone |
0.75 |
25-30
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| References
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- Liu D, et al. A practical guide to the monitoring and management of the complications of systemic corticosteroid therapy. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol. 2013;9(1):30.
- Czock D, et al. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of systemically administered glucocorticoids. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2005;44(1):61-98.
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