Steroid Conversion Calculator
Enter a corticosteroid dose and instantly see equivalent doses for all common steroids based on anti-inflammatory potency.
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Potency Reference
Relative anti-inflammatory potency vs. hydrocortisone (= 1.0). Higher number = more potent per mg.
Equivalent Doses
Doses shown are anti-inflammatory equivalents only. For clinical use, verify with authoritative drug references.
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Clinical note: These conversions are based on single-dose anti-inflammatory equivalency. Mineralocorticoid activity, duration of action, and route of administration are not accounted for. Always individualize therapy.
Summary
Enter a corticosteroid dose and instantly see equivalent doses for all common steroids based on anti-inflammatory potency.
How it works
- Select the corticosteroid you are starting from (e.g., prednisone).
- Enter the dose in milligrams.
- The calculator divides your dose by the selected steroid's potency ratio to find the hydrocortisone equivalent.
- It then multiplies that equivalent by each other steroid's potency ratio to produce the converted dose.
- Results for all agents appear instantly in a comparison table.
Use cases
- Switching a patient from oral prednisone to IV methylprednisolone.
- Converting hydrocortisone stress dosing to an outpatient oral regimen.
- Calculating dexamethasone equivalents for cerebral edema management.
- Cross-checking steroid dose equivalents during pharmacy reconciliation.
- Medical student and resident education on corticosteroid pharmacology.
- Veterinary reference for estimating feline or canine steroid conversions.