CUPRIMINE vs DIALYTE W/ DEXTROSE 4.25% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 11, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and DIALYTE W/ DEXTROSE 4.25% 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	DIALYTE W/ DEXTROSE 4.25% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.04 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM LACTATE AND SODIUM ACETATE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	B Braun
Dosage forms	Capsule	Solution
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	—

cuprimine dialyte w/ dextrose 4.25% in plastic container

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.04 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM LACTATE AND SODIUM ACETATE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

B Braun

Dosage forms

Capsule

Solution

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 Dialyte W/ Dextrose 4.25% in Plastic Container?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Dialyte W/ Dextrose 4.25% in Plastic Container contains Calcium Chloride and Dextrose and Magnesium Chloride and Sodium Chloride and Sodium Lactate and Sodium Acetate — 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.