• Prednisolone 5mg orally is equivalent to hydrocortisone 20mg intravenously (equivalent anti-inflammatory dose).
• The peri-operative dose of hydrocortisone required may be higher than the equivalent prednisolone dose usually taken by the patient.
• The equivalent doses given in this Q&A are approximations and may not apply to all disease states and to all patients.
• This information should not be used in emergency situations such as in the management of acute severe asthma.

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