A Steroid Conversion Calculator is a tool that allows you to convert dosages between different types of corticosteroid by taking into account their relative potencies and dosage equivalencies. By inputting the current dosage of one steroid, users can quickly determine the equivalent dosage of another steroid.
Here's how a Steroid Conversion Calculator works:
- You select the reference steroid (e.g., cortisone) and the target steroid you want to convert to (e.g., dexamethasone).
- You enter the dosage of the reference steroid (e.g., 150 mg of cortisone).
- The calculator applies the dosage equivalency factors for the selected steroids to determine the equivalent dosage of the target steroid.
- The calculator outputs the converted dosage of the target steroid (e.g., 150 mg of cortisone is equivalent to 4.5 mg of dexamethasone) - check .
Corticosteroid Conversion Table
| Steroid | Equivalent dose | Half-life | Anti-inflammatory potency | Mineralocorticoid potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortisone | 25 mg | 8-12 hours | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Hydrocortisone | 20 mg | 8-12 hours | 1 | 1 |
| Prednisone | 5 mg | 18–36 hours | 4 | 0.6 |
| Prednisolone | 5 mg | 18–36 hours | 4 | 0.6 |
| Triamcinolone | 4 mg | 18–36 hours | 5 | 0 |
| Methylprednisolone | 4 mg | 18–36 hours | 5 | 0.25 |
| Betamethasone | 0.6–0.75 mg | 36–54 hours | 25 | 0 |
| Dexamethasone | 0.75 mg | 36–54 hours | 25 | 0 |
Based on research by
- Abimbola Farinde Corticosteroid Dose Equivalents.