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Prednisone-Equivalent Dose for Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone 0.75 mg is equivalent to prednisone 5 mg. [1]

Dose Conversion

  • 12 mg dexamethasone = (12 / 0.75 = 16) prednisone-equivalent units. [1]
  • Prednisone-equivalent dose = (16 \times 5) mg = 80 mg prednisone. [1]

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