Steroid Conversion Chart – 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 |