Betadine Antiseptics are the most effective antiseptics available, killing all known types of infecting organisms – bacteria, fungi and even viruses. The brown colour of Betadine antiseptics shows the area that has been treated and also denotes the activity of the product. While its brown it’ working. In most cases, Betadine antiseptics are non-irritating and non-stinging to skin and mucus membranes. They do not permanently stain skin or natural fabrics and the related areas may be bandaged, taped or otherwise covered, without risk of adverse effects. Betadine antiseptic can be used for treating cuts, wounds, abrasions, minor burns, blisters, tinea, paronychia, impetigo, chicken pox sores, boils and ringworm.