CUPRIMINE vs METIMYD

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and METIMYD 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	METIMYD
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.59 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	PREDNISOLONE ACETATE AND SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Schering
Dosage forms	Capsule	Drops, Topical
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	—	2 to 4 hours
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	—

cuprimine metimyd

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.59 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

PREDNISOLONE ACETATE AND SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Schering

Dosage forms

Capsule

Drops, Topical

Drug class

Antirheumatic Agent

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

2 to 4 hours

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cuprimine and Metimyd?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Metimyd contains Prednisolone Acetate and Sulfacetamide Sodium — 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.