inhaled steroids (comparison of equivalent doses)
Last reviewed 01/2018
Beclometasone equivalent doses:
ICS | Equivalent doses |
Beclometasone equivalent (CFC-MDI) | 400 micrograms |
Budesonide | 400 micrograms |
Fluticasone | 200 micrograms |
Mometasone * | 200/400 micrograms |
Ciclesonide * | 160 micrograms |
Clenil® (BDP CFC-free) | 400 micrograms |
Qvar® (BDP CFC-free) | 200 micrograms |
*Ciclesonide and mometasone are newer ICSs and their dose equivalence and safety profiles are not well established
Reference:
- (1) MeReC Bulletin 2008; 13(2)