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Steroid Conversion Calculator

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Converts dosages between different corticosteroid medications based on relative potencies.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Original Steroid Dosage, Original Steroid, and Target Steroid in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Dexamethasone Equivalent, Methylprednisolone Equivalent, Prednisolone Equivalent, Prednisone Equivalent, Cortisone Equivalent, and Converted Dosage in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Prednisone to Prednisolone

Original Steroid Dosage: 20 mg; Original Steroid: Prednisone; Target Steroid: Prednisolone

Dexamethasone Equivalent: 0 mg; Methylprednisolone Equivalent: 0 mg; Prednisolone Equivalent: 20 mg; Prednisone Equivalent: 20 mg; Cortisone Equivalent: 0 mg; Converted Dosage: 20 mg

Methylprednisolone to Prednisone

Original Steroid Dosage: 16 mg; Original Steroid: Methylprednisolone; Target Steroid: Prednisone

Dexamethasone Equivalent: 0 mg; Methylprednisolone Equivalent: 16 mg; Prednisolone Equivalent: 0 mg; Prednisone Equivalent: 16 mg; Cortisone Equivalent: 0 mg; Converted Dosage: 16 mg

Dexamethasone to Prednisone

Original Steroid Dosage: 2 mg; Original Steroid: Dexamethasone; Target Steroid: Prednisone

Dexamethasone Equivalent: 2 mg; Methylprednisolone Equivalent: 0 mg; Prednisolone Equivalent: 0 mg; Prednisone Equivalent: 20 mg; Cortisone Equivalent: 0 mg; Converted Dosage: 20 mg

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Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.