Corticosteroids

Corticosteroid	Equivalent Dose (mg)
betamethasone (IV)
cortisone (PO)
dexamethasone (PO/IV)
hydrocortisone (PO/IV)
methylprednisolone (PO/IV)
prednisolone (PO)
prednisone (PO)
triamcinolone (IV)

Corticosteroid	Route	Equivalent Dose (mg)	Duration of Action
betamethasone	IV	0.75	long (36-72 hours)
cortisone	PO	25	short (8-12 hours)
dexamethasone	PO/IV	0.75	long (36-72 hours)
hydrocortisone	PO/IV	20	short (8-12 hours)
methylprednisolone	PO/IV	4	medium (8-12 hours)
prednisolone	PO	5	medium (12-36 hours)
prednisone	PO	5	medium (12-36 hours)
triamcinolone	IV	4	medium (12-36 hours)