Upper & lower resp tract infections including sinusitis, otitis media & epiglottitis, bacterial pneumonia, UTI & pyelonephritis; intraabdominal infections including peritonitis, cholecystitis, endometriosis & pelvic cellulitis; bacterial septicemia; skin; soft tissue, bone & joint infections & gonococcal infections. Reduction of the incidence of post-op wound infections in patients undergoing abdominal or pelvic surgery. Prophylaxis to reduce post-op sepsis in termination of pregnancy & caesarian section.