Cuprenil (Penicillamine)

Cuprenil is a prescription medication containing penicillamine, with a dosage of 250 mg per tablet. Manufacturer: Teva. The product is available by prescription only.

Dosage Form

• Tablets for oral use
• Package contains 100 tablets

Active Ingredient

• Penicillamine — a chelating agent used to remove excess metals from the body or to modulate abnormal immune responses.

Main Indications

• Wilson’s disease (copper accumulation)
• Rheumatoid arthritis (second-line therapy)
• Cystinuria (reducing cystine stone formation)
• Conditions requiring metal chelation

Administration

Use only as prescribed by a qualified healthcare provider. Dosage and treatment regimen are individualized.

Precautions

• Store at temperatures below 25 °C
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiration date
• Treatment requires regular medical supervision and lab monitoring

Contraindications & Interactions

• Hypersensitivity to penicillamine
• Certain hematologic or renal disorders
• Full contraindication list and drug-interaction assessment must be provided by a physician