CUPRIMINE vs NOVAMINE 11.4%

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and NOVAMINE 11.4% 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	NOVAMINE 11.4%
Rating	74/100	58/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	AMINO ACIDS AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM ACETATE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM ACETATE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Hospira
Dosage forms	Capsule	Injectable
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	—

cuprimine novamine 11.4%

Rating

74/100

58/100

Pharmacy pays

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Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

AMINO ACIDS AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM ACETATE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM ACETATE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Hospira

Dosage forms

Capsule

Injectable

Drug class

Antirheumatic Agent

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Boxed warning

None

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cuprimine or Novamine 11.4%?

By our independent rating, Cuprimine scores higher — 3.7 vs 2.9 out of 5 for Novamine 11.4%. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Cuprimine and Novamine 11.4%?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Novamine 11.4% contains Amino Acids and Magnesium Chloride and Potassium Acetate and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Acetate — 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.