CUPRIMINE vs PATHILON

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and PATHILON 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	PATHILON
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	TRIDIHEXETHYL CHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Lederle
Dosage forms	Capsule	Injectable, Tablet
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	—

cuprimine pathilon

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

TRIDIHEXETHYL CHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Lederle

Dosage forms

Capsule

Injectable, Tablet

Drug class

Antirheumatic Agent

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

—

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cuprimine and Pathilon?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Pathilon contains Tridihexethyl Chloride — 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.