CUPRIMINE vs OCL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and OCL 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	OCL
Rating	74/100	58/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$1.11 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM BICARBONATE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM SULFATE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Hospira
Dosage forms	Capsule	Solution
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	—

cuprimine ocl

Rating

74/100

58/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$1.11 /g

Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM BICARBONATE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM SULFATE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Hospira

Dosage forms

Capsule

Solution

Drug class

Antirheumatic Agent

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cuprimine or Ocl?

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

What is the difference between Cuprimine and Ocl?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Ocl contains Polyethylene Glycol 3350 and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Bicarbonate and Sodium Chloride and Sodium Sulfate — 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.