Both antiseptic and disinfectant prevent the growth of disease-causing micro- organisms45. The main difference between the two is that disinfectants are usually used on inanimate object (e.g. tables, floors, chairs)
and antiseptics are more suitable for human skin45.
Antiseptics are used as a treatment to cleanse cuts, scratches, burns, grazes or other minor injuries where the skin is broken, or as a preventive measure
before piercing the skin (e.g. an injection). For this very reason, BETADINE® has a wide range of antiseptic formats for your different needs.