BICNU vs VALCHLOR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. BICNU and VALCHLOR 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	BICNU	VALCHLOR
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CARMUSTINE	MECHLORETHAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Avet Lifesciences	Helsinn
Dosage forms	Kit	Topical
Drug class	Alkylating Drug	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Brain Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Colonic Neoplasms	Hodgkin Disease, Mycosis Fungoides, Neoplasm Metastasis

bicnu valchlor

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CARMUSTINE

MECHLORETHAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Avet Lifesciences

Helsinn

Dosage forms

Kit

Topical

Drug class

Alkylating Drug

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Brain Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Colonic Neoplasms

Hodgkin Disease, Mycosis Fungoides, Neoplasm Metastasis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Bicnu and Valchlor?

Bicnu contains Carmustine, while Valchlor contains Mechlorethamine Hydrochloride — 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.