CUPRIMINE vs DEXTROSE 5% IN RINGER'S IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and DEXTROSE 5% IN RINGER'S IN PLASTIC CONTAINER 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	CUPRIMINE	DEXTROSE 5% IN RINGER'S IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.04 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Baxter Hlthcare
Dosage forms	Capsule	Injectable
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	—

cuprimine dextrose 5% in ringer's in plastic container

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

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$0.04 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Baxter Hlthcare

Dosage forms

Capsule

Injectable

Drug class

Antirheumatic Agent

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cuprimine and Dextrose 5% in Ringer's in Plastic Container?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Dextrose 5% in Ringer's in Plastic Container contains Calcium Chloride and Dextrose and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Chloride — 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.