CUPRIMINE vs FIORICET W/ CODEINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 10, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and FIORICET W/ CODEINE 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	FIORICET W/ CODEINE
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.03 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	ACETAMINOPHEN AND BUTALBITAL AND CAFFEINE AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Actavis Labs Ut Inc
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	—

cuprimine fioricet w/ codeine

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

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$0.03 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

ACETAMINOPHEN AND BUTALBITAL AND CAFFEINE AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Actavis Labs Ut Inc

Dosage forms

Capsule

Drug class

Antirheumatic Agent

—

Boxed warning

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cuprimine and Fioricet W/ Codeine?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Fioricet W/ Codeine contains Acetaminophen and Butalbital and Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate — 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.