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Inhaled steroids (comparison of equivalent doses)

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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)

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