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Catheter lubrication is needed to help smooth the insertion of a device into the urinary passage of males or females. They are used for people who have difficulty in completely emptying the bladder. This condition is called urinary retention. Lubricating jelly is both available in tubes and packages. It is used for easy application by decreasing friction, avoiding rashes and trauma. If the urinary passage is narrow it also serves the purpose of dilation. There are a couple of facts you need to know such as intermittent catheters cannot be reused to reduce the risk of urinary tract infection. Read the article to know more about 5 common FAQs on catheter lubrication.