BSS PLUS vs CUPRIMINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 10, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BSS PLUS 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	BSS PLUS	CUPRIMINE
Rating	New	74/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE AND GLUTATHIONE DISULFIDE AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM BICARBONATE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM PHOSPHATE	PENICILLAMINE
Manufacturer	Alcon	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Kit	Capsule
Drug class	—	Antirheumatic Agent
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	—	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

bss plus cuprimine

Rating

New

74/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

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Type

Active ingredient

CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE AND GLUTATHIONE DISULFIDE AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM BICARBONATE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM PHOSPHATE

PENICILLAMINE

Manufacturer

Alcon

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

What is the difference between Bss Plus and Cuprimine?

Bss Plus contains Calcium Chloride and Dextrose and Glutathione Disulfide and Magnesium Chloride and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Bicarbonate and Sodium Chloride and Sodium Phosphate, 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.