Catheters & urology

Catheter Lubricant Gel

Sterile water-based lubricating jelly in single-use sachets and tubes, plain or with lignocaine, for catheter and tube insertion.

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What it is for

Sterile lubricant is what makes catheter and tube placement atraumatic. It is a small item that gets skipped or substituted, and both are a mistake: an unlubricated catheter tears the urethral lining on the way in, and non-sterile or oil-based substitutes introduce infection and degrade latex. Plain jelly is used for most tube placements; the lignocaine version adds a local anaesthetic and is used where the clinician wants the urethra numbed before catheterisation.

Sizes & variants

Types: Plain lubricating jelly, or with 2% lignocaineLignocaine is an anaesthetic — its use is a clinical decision, not a comfort preference.
Formats: 5 g single-use sachets, 30 g tubes, pre-filled syringes
Base: Water-solubleNever petroleum jelly — it degrades latex catheters and is not sterile.
Supplied: Sterile, single-use

How to use it properly

Use a fresh sachet per procedure. A tube already opened is no longer sterile for the next patient.
Water-based only — petroleum jelly damages latex and carries infection risk.
For catheterisation, instil into the urethra rather than only coating the catheter tip.
Check the expiry; sterility is dated.

Also know about

Lignocaine is a drug: The anaesthetic version has dose limits and is contraindicated in people with known amide anaesthetic allergy. It should be used on the clinician's instruction, not chosen for comfort.
Do not economise here: Reusing a tube across patients or across days is the classic route by which a sterile procedure stops being sterile.

About catheter lubricant gel

Can I use petroleum jelly instead of catheter gel?

No. Petroleum jelly is not sterile and degrades latex catheters. Use a sterile water-based lubricant, which is what the catheter is designed for.

What is the difference between plain and lignocaine catheter gel?

Lignocaine gel contains a local anaesthetic to numb the urethra before catheterisation. It is a drug with dose limits and allergy considerations, so its use is decided by the clinician.

Updated 6 August 2026. Product information, not medical advice — sizes and technique are decisions for the treating clinician.