Steroid
Result
Calculated result
35
Based on the values entered.
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Steroid — free online calculator.
Formula
Equiv: Pred 1 = Dex 0.15 = Methylpred 0.8 = Hydrocortisone 4
- Steroid calculates its result from Prescribed/reference daily dose, Number of days. It uses the formula Equiv: Pred 1 = Dex 0.15 = Methylpred 0.8 = Hydrocortisone 4. Change any input to recalculate the result instantly. This is an informational calculation and is not medical advice.
- The main inputs are Prescribed/reference daily dose, Number of days. Enter them in the units and format shown in the calculator.
- Use the measurement units shown beside each field. The result is an estimate and should be interpreted in context.
- Changing any input above recalculates the result with the same calculation engine used by this page.
Example: Steroid
Inputs
- Prescribed/reference daily dose: 5
- Number of days: 7
Using Prescribed/reference daily dose = 5, Number of days = 7, the calculated result is 35.
Sample result: Calculating…
Frequently asked questions
What does the Steroid calculate?
Steroid — free online calculator.
Which values should I enter?
Enter Prescribed/reference daily dose, Number of days using the units and format shown beside each field.
What formula does this calculator use?
The calculator uses the following relationship: Equiv: Pred 1 = Dex 0.15 = Methylpred 0.8 = Hydrocortisone 4.
Why might my result differ from another source?
Results can differ because measurement methods, rounding and assumptions vary. This calculator is an estimate and is not a medical diagnosis.
Does the result update automatically?
Yes. Changing an input updates the result using the same calculation engine shown on this page.