Table 6.1-2. Glucocorticoid potency equivalence

Glucocorticoid

Relative potency

Dose equivalence

Biological half-time (h)

Hydrocortisone

1

20 mg

8-12

Prednisone

4

5 mg

18-36

Dexamethasone

25-50

0.5 mg

36-54

Cortisone acetate

0.8

25 mg

8-12

Prednisolone/methylprednisolone

5

4 mg

18-36