CYSTADROPS vs CYSTAGON

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CYSTADROPS and CYSTAGON 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	CYSTADROPS	CYSTAGON
Rating	New	66/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE	CYSTEAMINE BITARTRATE
Manufacturer	Recordati Rare	Mylan
Dosage forms	Solution	Capsule
Drug class	Cystine Depleting Agent	Cystine Depleting Agent
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Cystinosis	Cystinosis

cystadrops cystagon

Rating

New

66/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

CYSTEAMINE BITARTRATE

Manufacturer

Recordati Rare

Mylan

Dosage forms

Solution

Capsule

Drug class

Cystine Depleting Agent

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Cystinosis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cystadrops and Cystagon?

Cystadrops contains Cysteamine Hydrochloride, while Cystagon contains Cysteamine Bitartrate — 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.