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Collagenase

Prokinetic · Soft tissue disorder treatment

ProkineticSoft tissue disorder treatment
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

Collagenase is a proteolytic enzyme derived from the fermentation of Clostridium histolyticum. It has the ability to break down collagen.

Indications

Dupuytren’s contracture in patients with a palpable cord (specialist use only)contracture of a metacarpophalangeal joint or proximal interphalangeal joint

Dosing

Adult
580 micrograms, then 580 micrograms every 4 weeks if required, inject into palpable cord, by intralesional injection.

Related guidelines

Other Prokinetic drugs

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Sources: Katzung, BNF, Nelson·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team