RECTOPLEXIL 10 PAED.SUPP

Description An expectorant that also has some muscle relaxing action Mechanism of action Guaifenesin may act as an irritant to gastric vagal receptors and recruit efferent parasympathetic reflexes that cause glandular exocytosis of a less viscous mucus mixture. Cough may be provoked. This combination may flush tenacious congealed mucopurulent material from obstructed small airways and lead to a temporary improvement in dyspnea or the work of breathing.