Equivalent dose

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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value to compare glucocorticoids of different potencies. The equivalent dose is the quantity of glucocorticoid in mg, which corresponds to 1 mg dexamethasone (see Table 1).

Tables
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Active substance

Trade name

Equivalent dose

Dexamethasone

Fortecortin

1 mg

Betamethasone

Celestamine N

1 mg

Prednisone

Decortin

5 mg

Prednisolone

Decortin-H

5 mg

6-methyl-prednisolone

Urbason

4 mg

Triamcinolone

Volon

4 mg

Fluocortolone

Ultralan oral

5 mg

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Dexamethasone;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020