Foley Catheter Removal
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 2, 2025.
Your Foley catheter will be removed when you no longer need it. Your catheter may be removed by a healthcare provider. Your provider will let you know if you may remove your catheter at home. Your provider will make sure you have medical supplies to remove the catheter at home. Antibiotics may be given before catheter removal to prevent a bacterial infection.
DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Call your doctor or urologist if:
- You do not urinate at all within 8 hours of your catheter removal.
- You have a fever or shaking chills.
- You are leaking urine.
- You have urinary urgency, frequency, or trouble urinating for more than 48 hours after catheter removal.
- You have pain while you urinate, or you feel like you cannot empty your bladder completely for more than 48 hours after catheter removal.
- You see a lot of blood in your urine.
- Your abdomen is bloated.
- You have questions or concerns about your condition or care.
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Medicines:
- Antibiotics may be given if you had surgery on your urinary tract.
- Take your medicine as directed. Contact your healthcare provider if you think your medicine is not helping or if you have side effects. Tell your provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Keep a list of the medicines, vitamins, and herbs you take. Include the amounts, and when and why you take them. Bring the list or the pill bottles to follow-up visits. Carry your medicine list with you in case of an emergency.
Drink liquids as directed:
You may be asked to drink plenty of liquids after the removal of your catheter. This will help to flush out bacteria that can build up while you are using a Foley catheter. Ask your healthcare provider how much you should drink, and which liquids are best for you.
Follow up with your doctor or urologist as directed:
Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.
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