BAL vs CUPRIMINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 14, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BAL 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	BAL	CUPRIMINE
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DIMERCAPROL	PENICILLAMINE
Manufacturer	Provepharm Sas	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule
Drug class	—	Antirheumatic Agent
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Lead Poisoning, Arsenic Poisoning, Nervous System Mercury Poisoning	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

bal cuprimine

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

DIMERCAPROL

PENICILLAMINE

Manufacturer

Provepharm Sas

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Injectable

Capsule

Drug class

—

Antirheumatic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Lead Poisoning, Arsenic Poisoning, Nervous System Mercury Poisoning

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Bal and Cuprimine?

Bal contains Dimercaprol, 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.