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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).
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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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