ACTRON vs CUPRIMINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACTRON and CUPRIMINE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ACTRON	CUPRIMINE
Rating	New	74/100
Pharmacy pays	~$193.86 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOPROFEN	PENICILLAMINE
Manufacturer	Bayer Pharms	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	—	Antirheumatic Agent
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

actron cuprimine

Rating

New

74/100

Pharmacy pays

~$193.86 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

KETOPROFEN

PENICILLAMINE

Manufacturer

Bayer Pharms

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

—

Antirheumatic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Actron and Cuprimine?

Actron contains Ketoprofen, while Cuprimine contains Penicillamine — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.