Category of Chemicals

Expectorants are a class of medications primarily utilized to alleviate respiratory discomfort caused by excessive mucus or phlegm in the airways. These drugs work by thinning mucus secretions, making it easier to expel and clear the air passages, thus reducing coughing and promoting more comfortable breathing.The most common expectorant is guaifenesin. By loosening thick mucus and phlegm, guaifenesin makes it less sticky and more manageable for the body to remove through coughing.