CUPRIMINE vs LO/OVRAL FE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and LO/OVRAL FE 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	LO/OVRAL FE
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND LEVONORGESTREL AND FERROUS FUMARATE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Cadence Health
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	—	about 36 hours (36 ± 13 hours at steady state)
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	—

cuprimine lo/ovral fe

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

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Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND LEVONORGESTREL AND FERROUS FUMARATE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Cadence Health

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

Antirheumatic Agent

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 36 hours (36 ± 13 hours at steady state)

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cuprimine and Lo/Ovral Fe?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Lo/Ovral Fe contains Ethinyl Estradiol and Levonorgestrel and Ferrous Fumarate — 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.