Equivalent anti-inflammatory dose across corticosteroids
Conversion Inputs
Enter a valid dose
From
Equiv. dose—
Gluco potency—
Mineralo activity—
Half-life—
Duration—
To
Equiv. dose—
Gluco potency—
Mineralo activity—
Half-life—
Duration—
Corticosteroid Equivalency Reference
Drug
Equiv Dose
Gluco Potency
Mineralo Activity
Half-life
Duration
Hydrocortisone
20 mg
1×
+++
8–12h
8–12h
Cortisone
25 mg
0.8×
++
8–12h
8–12h
Prednisone / Prednisolone
5 mg
4×
+
12–36h
12–36h
Methylprednisolone
4 mg
5×
0
12–36h
12–36h
Triamcinolone
4 mg
5×
0
12–36h
18–36h
Dexamethasone
0.75 mg
25×
0
36–54h
36–54h
Betamethasone
0.6 mg
25×
0
36–54h
36–54h
Important: Conversion assumes equivalent anti-inflammatory (glucocorticoid) effect only. Mineralocorticoid activity is NOT equivalent — critical in adrenal insufficiency where fludrocortisone may be needed. Adjust dose for disease severity, tolerability, and route of administration.
