COLY-MYCIN S vs CUPRIMINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. COLY-MYCIN S 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	COLY-MYCIN S	CUPRIMINE
Rating	New	74/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	COLISTIN SULFATE	PENICILLAMINE
Manufacturer	Parke Davis	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Suspension, Drops	Capsule
Drug class	—	Antirheumatic Agent
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	—	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

coly-mycin s cuprimine

Rating

New

74/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

COLISTIN SULFATE

PENICILLAMINE

Manufacturer

Parke Davis

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Suspension, Drops

Capsule

Drug class

—

Antirheumatic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

—

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Coly-Mycin S and Cuprimine?

Coly-Mycin S contains Colistin Sulfate, 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.