CUPRIMINE vs RIDAURA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and RIDAURA 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	RIDAURA
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	AURANOFIN
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Legacy Pharma
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pemphigus, Psoriatic Arthritis

cuprimine ridaura

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

AURANOFIN

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Legacy Pharma

Dosage forms

Capsule

Drug class

Antirheumatic Agent

—

Boxed warning

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pemphigus, Psoriatic Arthritis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cuprimine and Ridaura?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Ridaura contains Auranofin — 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.