CUPRIMINE vs NEOPROFEN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and NEOPROFEN 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	NEOPROFEN
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	IBUPROFEN LYSINE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Recordati Rare
Dosage forms	Capsule	Solution
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	—	about 1.8 to 2.0 hours
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

cuprimine neoprofen

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

IBUPROFEN LYSINE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Recordati Rare

Dosage forms

Capsule

Solution

Drug class

Antirheumatic Agent

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 1.8 to 2.0 hours

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cuprimine and Neoprofen?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Neoprofen contains Ibuprofen Lysine — 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.