Parker AquaGel® Medical Lubricating Gel — 5 oz Tube or 70 oz Pump

Parker AquaGel® Lubricating Gel is a clear, water-soluble, nonsterile medical lubricant designed for patient examinations, procedures, catheterization, compatible medical devices, and general patient care applications.

Its thick, non-runny consistency helps the gel remain where it is applied instead of dripping or spreading excessively. The water-based formula cleans up easily without leaving the heavy, greasy residue associated with petroleum-based lubricants.

AquaGel is available from Balego in two sizes:

• 5 oz / 142 g flip-cap tube for individual treatment rooms, home care, mobile kits, or lower-volume use
• 70 oz / 1.9 L half-gallon pump dispenser for clinics, hospitals, pelvic-health practices, and other high-volume professional settings

AquaGel is clear, water-soluble, non-irritating, bacteriostatic, and suitable for hospital, medical, and personal-care applications. It is nonsterile and should not be used when the procedure requires a sterile lubricant.

• Clear, water-based medical lubricating gel
• Water-soluble for easy cleanup
• Non-greasy formulation
• Thick, viscous consistency
• Designed to stay in place during application
• Bacteriostatic formulation
• Nonsterile
• Little or no odor
• Compatible with natural and synthetic materials
• Manufacturer-described as latex-free
• Intended for patient lubrication
• Available in a portable tube or economical pump size
• 5 oz tube features a convenient flip cap
• 70 oz container includes a pump dispenser
• Not a contraceptive
• Manufactured by Parker Laboratories, Inc.

AquaGel is a clear, water-soluble, nonsterile, non-irritating, bacteriostatic lubricant indicated for use on patients.

Parker’s safety data sheet describes the product as a colorless, viscous aqueous gel with a pH of approximately 6.5–7.0, little or no odor, and complete water solubility.

Both sizes contain the same general AquaGel lubricant formulation. Choose according to expected usage, storage space, dispensing preference, and facility infection-control policies. 57-05 is the 142 g tube and 57-20 is the half-U.S.-gallon pump dispenser.

The 5 oz tube is the more practical option when portability and controlled dispensing matter.

• The gel is used by one patient
• A home pelvic-floor program requires lubricant
• Each treatment room keeps its own tube
• The product must fit into a mobile treatment bag
• Usage volume is modest
• A flip-cap dispenser is preferred
• The clinic wants to reduce the length of time an opened container remains in service

The tube can be easier to assign to one patient, reducing the potential for shared-container contamination when that is part of the facility’s policy.

The 70 oz pump provides a more economical format for frequent professional use.

• Hospitals
• Pelvic-health physical therapy practices
• Urology and urogynecology clinics
• Gastroenterology or colorectal practices
• Examination rooms
• Rehabilitation departments
• Long-term-care facilities
• High-volume patient-care environments

The pump dispenser reduces repeated handling of a tube and allows staff to dispense the required amount without removing a cap. Facility policies should still address pump cleaning, container placement, expiration dates, and prevention of tip contamination.

AquaGel is a general patient lubricant rather than a treatment medication.

Potential compatible applications may include the following:

• Medical examinations
• Catheterization
• Lubrication of compatible probes
• Vaginal or rectal examination equipment
• Digital examinations
• Temperature probes
• Selected respiratory or suction equipment
• Ostomy and continence-care procedures
• Pelvic-floor rehabilitation equipment
• General patient-care procedures requiring a water-soluble lubricant

Examinations, medical procedures, catheterization, and general patient use. The exact device or procedure instructions always take priority.

A water-soluble lubricant may be required with some internal pelvic-floor stimulation or biofeedback probes to improve insertion comfort and maintain appropriate surface contact.

For example, users of the V2 Kegel Exerciser and Pelvic Floor Stimulator should review the device manual before selecting or applying lubricant.

Clinics using the Richmar EMG Pro biofeedback and electrotherapy system should similarly follow the probe manufacturer’s preparation, cleaning, lubrication, and patient-assignment instructions.

1. Confirm that the probe instructions call for a water-soluble lubricant.
2. Verify that a nonsterile lubricant is appropriate.
3. Check for known paraben sensitivity.
4. Apply only the amount recommended by the device manufacturer.
5. Avoid getting lubricant inside electrical connectors.
6. Clean the probe according to its own instructions after use.
7. Never share a single-patient probe between users.

AquaGel is a nonsterile lubricant.

That distinction matters because bacteriostatic and sterile do not mean the same thing.

AquaGel should not be selected for a procedure that requires sterile lubricant merely because it is bacteriostatic.

Parker also manufactures a separate Sterile AquaGel product for procedures in which sterility is needed.

A sterile lubricant may be required when:

• The procedure enters a sterile field
• The lubricant is used near an open wound
• A facility protocol specifically requires sterile product
• The patient has elevated infection risk
• A sterile catheterization or procedural kit requires it
• The medical-device instructions specify sterile gel
• The lubricant will contact a fresh surgical site

The clinical procedure, device instructions, and facility infection-control policy should determine whether nonsterile AquaGel is acceptable.

Medical-device manufacturers frequently specify water-based lubrication because petroleum products may damage certain plastics, rubbers, or probe materials. Follow the device-specific instructions rather than assuming compatibility.

AquaGel’s bacteriostatic formulation is designed to help limit bacterial growth in the product. It is not a disinfectant, antiseptic, high-level disinfectant, or substitute for correct device reprocessing.

AquaGel does not:

• Sterilize a probe
• Disinfect examination equipment
• Replace hand hygiene
• Replace single-patient assignment
• Replace high-level disinfection when required
• Make a contaminated dispenser safe to continue using

Probes and reusable medical devices must be cleaned and disinfected according to their own instructions and the facility’s infection-control requirements.

The current AquaGel instructions state:

Do not use the product on patients with a known history of skin allergies to parabens.

Users with a known paraben sensitivity should select a different lubricant only after checking its complete labeling and device compatibility. Discontinue use if irritation or an unexpected skin reaction occurs.

AquaGel is hypoallergenic. However, “hypoallergenic” does not mean that an allergic reaction is impossible.

The product instructions specifically warn against use in patients with known paraben skin allergies. The more useful purchasing question is therefore whether the individual has a known sensitivity to any component of the formulation.

AquaGel is latex-free and compatible with natural and synthetic materials.

A gel does not function as a barrier product, however, and its latex status does not change the material composition of a probe, catheter, glove, condom, or other device used with it. Check the labeling of every component separately.

AquaGel is a medical lubricant. It does not prevent pregnancy and should not be presented as a contraceptive.

AquaGel should also not be described as:

• A spermicide
• A fertility product
• A medication
• An antimicrobial treatment
• A vaginal-moisturizing therapy
• A treatment for urinary incontinence
• A treatment for vaginal dryness
• A disinfectant

The exact amount and application method depend on the procedure and device.

1. Inspect the container before use.
2. Do not use the product if the package is damaged or contamination is visible.
3. Confirm that nonsterile lubricant is appropriate for the procedure.
4. Check for a known paraben allergy.
5. Dispense the required amount without touching the dispenser opening to the patient or device.
6. Apply according to the medical-device or procedural instructions.
7. Remove excess gel when the procedure is complete.
8. Clean reusable devices according to their separate instructions.
9. Replace the cap or protect the pump after dispensing.
10. Store the product away from direct sunlight.

The AquaGel instructions state that damaged or contaminated packages should be discarded and that the directions supplied with the associated medical device should be followed.

Store AquaGel:

• In its original container
• Protected from direct sunlight
• In a cool, dry area
• With the cap or pump protected from contamination
• Away from excessive heat
• According to the expiration and lot information printed on the package

Safety documentation recommends storing the product in its original container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area protected from direct sunlight.

The smaller AquaGel tube is a practical choice for:

• Home pelvic-floor programs
• Individual patient assignment
• Mobile physical therapists
• Travel or procedure kits
• Lower-volume exam rooms
• Clinics wanting separate tubes by room
• Users who prefer a controlled flip-cap dispenser

The half-gallon dispenser is a practical choice for:

• High-volume clinics
• Hospitals
• Pelvic-health practices
• Urology and gynecology departments
• Rehabilitation facilities
• Long-term-care settings
• Multi-room patient-care environments
• Facilities seeking a lower cost per ounce

The larger container is most appropriate when the facility has procedures for protecting the pump from contamination and tracking open-container use.

Parker AquaGel Lubricating Gel is a practical choice for healthcare professionals and patients who need a

• Clear medical lubricant
• Water-soluble formula
• Non-greasy gel
• Thick, non-runny consistency
• Bacteriostatic product
• Nonsterile patient lubricant
• Portable 5 oz tube
• Economical 70 oz. pump dispenser

Choose the 5 oz tube for portable, individual, or lower-volume use.

Choose the 70 oz pump for high-volume professional environments.