CUPRIMINE vs DIENESTROL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 8, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and DIENESTROL 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	DIENESTROL
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	DIENESTROL
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Ortho Mcneil Pharm
Dosage forms	Capsule	Topical
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus, Atrophic Vaginitis

cuprimine dienestrol

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

DIENESTROL

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Ortho Mcneil Pharm

Dosage forms

Capsule

Topical

Drug class

Antirheumatic Agent

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus, Atrophic Vaginitis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cuprimine and Dienestrol?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Dienestrol contains Dienestrol — 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.