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)