BENZAMYCIN vs CUPRIMINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BENZAMYCIN 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	BENZAMYCIN	CUPRIMINE
Rating	74/100	74/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /g	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN	PENICILLAMINE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Kit	Capsule
Drug class	—	Antirheumatic Agent
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	—	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

benzamycin cuprimine

Rating

74/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /g

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Type

Active ingredient

BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN

PENICILLAMINE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Kit

Capsule

Drug class

—

Antirheumatic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

—

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Benzamycin or Cuprimine?

Benzamycin and Cuprimine are tied at 3.7 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Benzamycin and Cuprimine?

Benzamycin contains Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin, 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.