Table 3.

Equivalent dose of commonly used glucocorticoids

Drug category	Drug name	Equivalent dose (mg)
Short-term effects	Hydrocortisone	20
	Cortisone	25
	Prednisone	5
Intermediate-term effects	Prednisolone	5
	Methylprednisolone	4
Long-term effects	Triamcinolone acetonide	4
	Betamethasone	0.60
	Dexamethasone	0.75