CUPRIMINE vs DV

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and DV 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	DV
Rating	74/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	DIENESTROL
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Sanofi Aventis US
Dosage forms	Capsule	Topical, Suppository
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus, Atrophic Vaginitis

cuprimine dv

Rating

74/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

DIENESTROL

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Sanofi Aventis US

Dosage forms

Capsule

Topical, Suppository

Drug class

Antirheumatic Agent

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus, Atrophic Vaginitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cuprimine or Dv?

By our independent rating, Cuprimine scores higher — 3.7 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Dv. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Cuprimine and Dv?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Dv 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.