CUPRIMINE vs SULTRIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and SULTRIN 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	SULTRIN
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	TRIPLE SULFA (SULFABENZAMIDE AND SULFACETAMIDE AND SULFATHIAZOLE)
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Ortho Mcneil Pharm
Dosage forms	Capsule	Topical, Tablet
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	—

cuprimine sultrin

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

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Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

TRIPLE SULFA (SULFABENZAMIDE AND SULFACETAMIDE AND SULFATHIAZOLE)

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Ortho Mcneil Pharm

Dosage forms

Capsule

Topical, Tablet

Drug class

Antirheumatic Agent

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Boxed warning

None

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cuprimine and Sultrin?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Sultrin contains Triple Sulfa (Sulfabenzamide and Sulfacetamide and Sulfathiazole) — 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.