CHYMEX vs CUPRIMINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 5, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CHYMEX 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	CHYMEX	CUPRIMINE
Rating	New	74/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BENTIROMIDE	PENICILLAMINE
Manufacturer	Savage Labs	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Solution	Capsule
Drug class	—	Antirheumatic Agent
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	—	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

chymex cuprimine

Rating

New

74/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

BENTIROMIDE

PENICILLAMINE

Manufacturer

Savage Labs

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Solution

Capsule

Drug class

—

Antirheumatic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

—

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Chymex and Cuprimine?

Chymex contains Bentiromide, 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.