CUPRIMINE vs RADIOGARDASE (PRUSSIAN BLUE)

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and RADIOGARDASE (PRUSSIAN BLUE) 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	RADIOGARDASE (PRUSSIAN BLUE)
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	FERRIC HEXACYANOFERRATE(II)
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Heyl Chemisch
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	—

cuprimine radiogardase (prussian blue)

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

FERRIC HEXACYANOFERRATE(II)

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Heyl Chemisch

Dosage forms

Capsule

Drug class

Antirheumatic Agent

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

—

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cuprimine and Radiogardase (Prussian Blue)?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Radiogardase (Prussian Blue) contains Ferric Hexacyanoferrate(II) — 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.