Therapeutic indications Zinacef is indicated for the treatment of the infections listed below in adults and children, including neonates (from birth)• Community acquired pneumonia• Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis• Complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis• Soft-tissue infections: cellulitis, erysipelas and wound infections• Intra-abdominal infections • Prophylaxis against infection in gastrointestinal (including oesophageal), orthopaedic, cardiovascular, and gynaecological surgery (including caesarean section) • nose infections for example, sinusitis • septic arthritis