10 Best cough medicine for kids (2025)

10 best cough medicine for kids in 2025 offer effective relief for various types of coughs while ensuring safety and comfort. These medications include options like Robitussin Children's Cough & Chest Congestion DM, Zarbee's Naturals Children's Cough Syrup, and Hyland's 4 Kids Cough Syrup, which are formulated with natural ingredients. Additionally, products like Mucinex Children's Multi-Symptom Cold and Dimetapp Children's Cold & Allergy provide targeted relief. Always consult a pediatrician before administering any cough medicine, as they can recommend the best choice based on your child's specific symptoms and age.

Bestseller No. 1

Children's Robitussin DM Day and Night Cough Relief Value Pack, Cough Medicine, Grape/Fruit Punch Flavor - 4 Fl Oz x 2

One 4 fl oz bottle each of Children's Robitussin DM Day and Night Cough Relief, Cough and Congestion Medicine, Grape/Fruit Punch Flavor
Daytime liquid cold medicine has cough suppressant and cough expectorant to loosen phlegm and temporarily relieve cough and throat irritation
Nighttime cough medicine includes a cough suppressant liquid with an antihistamine for up to eight hours of nighttime relief
Each bottle comes with a convenient measuring cup for easy dosing
Liquid cough medicine with great tasting grape and fruit punch flavors

SaleBestseller No. 2

Hyland's Kids Cold & Cough, Day and Night Combo Pack, Cold Medicine for Ages 2+, Syrup Cough Medicine for Kids, Nasal Decongestant, Allergy Relief, 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 2)

RELIEF OF COLD: Naturally relieves the symptoms of the common cold including cough, runny nose, sneezing, nasal and chest congestion and sore throat with accompanying sleeplessness. Safe for children ages 2-12
EASY TO TAKE: Natural syrup to ease nasal and chest congestion, sleeplessness, runny nose, sore throat, sneezing and cough
4 FL OZ OF EACH= UP TO 23 DOSES OF EACH of Hyland's 4 Kids Cold 'n Cough Day & Night Value Pack
SAFE AND GENTLE: Hyland's formulas are made with natural active ingredients and have no known drug interactions.
KEEPING FAMILIES HEALTHY: Hyland’s is a leading consumer health brand with more than a century of history making high quality products to help people live healthier and happier lives.

Bestseller No. 3

Robitussin Children's Cough and Chest Congestion DM, Cough Medicine for Kids, Grape Flavor - 4 Fl Oz Bottle, 300318715130

One 4 fl oz bottle of Children's Robitussin Cough and Chest Congestion DM, Cough Medicine for Kids, Grape Flavor
Contains antihistamine to provide children temporary relief from coughs
Thins and loosens mucus for chest congestion relief in children
Cough suppressant liquid medicine is easy and quick to take
Great-tasting, grape flavored cough medicine for children

SaleBestseller No. 4

Mucinex Children's Multi-Symptom Cold Medicine, Kids Cough Medicine, Mucinex Kids Medicine/Decongestant with Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl, Very Berry Flavor Liquid, 4 Fl Oz

KIDS COLD MEDICINE: Mucinex Children's Multi-Symptom Cold medicine controls cough, provides chest congestion relief, and helps relieve stuffy nose; Use as directed
COUGH MEDICINE FOR DAY OR NIGHT: Mucinex Children's may be used day or night for symptom relief; Dextromethorphan HBr helps relieve the impulse to cough to help your child get to sleep
REAL MEDICINE: Mucinex Children's Multi-Symptom Cold liquid contains real active ingredients to relieve your child's symptoms; Dextromethorphan HBr is a cough suppressant, Guaifenesin is an expectorant, and Phenylephrine HCl is a nasal decongestant
PEDIATRICIAN RECOMMENDED: Mucinex is the #1 Pediatrician Recommended Brand among Non-Homeopathic Children’s Cough / Cold OTC products (IQVIA, ProVoice Survey, May 2023)
BIG RELIEF FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE: Mucinex Children's Multi-Symptom Cold very berry flavored liquid is free of alcohol, sugar, and high fructose corn syrup

Bestseller No. 5

Zarbee's Children's Cough Syrup + Mucus Day & Night Value Pack, Daytime & Nighttime Toddler Cough Syrup, Mixed Berry, 4 fl. oz, 2 Pack

SAFE & EFFECTIVE RELIEF ALL DAY: Zarbee's Children's Cough Syrup + Mucus Day & Night Value pack in a mixed berry flavor that your toddler will love. Safe for kids ages 2-6, our cough syrup is formulated with naturally sourced & safe ingredients*
A SOOTHING SERVING: Each cough syrup serving contains dark honey to effectively soothe coughs associated with hoarseness, dry throat, & irritants,* & ivy leaf extract which helps clear mucus when your child is coughing*
YOUR TODDLER'S NATURAL IMMUNE SYSTEM: Each cough syrup also contains zinc & elderberry extract for immune support, plus, the nighttime cough syrup includes chamomile to calm the body & mind before bed*
INGREDIENTS INSPIRED BY NATURE: Free of drugs, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, added flavors or dyes, or high fructose corn syrup. Our cough syrups are naturally sweetened. The only sugar in our bottles comes from our soothing dark honey & elderberry
#1 PEDIATRICIAN RECOMMENDED: Day & night cough syrup from Zarbee's, the Pediatrician developed & #1 Trusted and Recommended Pediatric Wellness Brand* for babies & children 12 & under

SaleBestseller No. 6

Boiron Chestal Honey Children's Cough Syrup for Nasal and Chest Congestion, Runny Nose, and Sore Throat Relief - 6.7 Fl oz

Children's Chestal Honey helps relieve all types of common coughs. First, the natural goodness of honey in Chestal Honey coats and soothes your throat. Then, the blend of safe homeopathic medicines gets to work loosening chest congestion thereby making all types of common coughs more productive for a speedier recovery.
Children's Chestal Honey is your day and night solution—calming those dry, fitful coughs at bedtime so they don’t prevent sleep, but without drowsy side effects for the day.
Recommended for everyone ages 2 and up, Children's Chestal Honey is available for both adults and children in 6.7 fl oz bottles.
Children's Chestal Honey Cough Syrup works naturally with your body.
At Boiron, we believe there’s more than one way to feel better. Since 1932, the Boiron family has been committed to providing quality medicines. As world leader in homeopathy, our passion is your health. Our promise is your satisfaction.

Bestseller No. 7

Vicks Kids DayQuil & NyQuil Berry Cold & Cough Medicine Co-Pack, Daytime & Nighttime Relief of Multiple Symptoms, Great-Tasting Berry Flavor, Free of Alcohol & Acetaminophen, for Ages 6+, 2x8oz

EFFECTIVE & FAST COLD SYMPTOM RELIEF FOR KIDS. When your child is suffering from bothersome cold & cough symptoms, turn to Vicks DayQuil & NyQuil Kids Cold & Cough medicines
GREAT-TASTING BERRY FLAVOR. Specially formulated with a taste your child will enjoy
FREE OF alcohol, aspirin, acetaminophen, and high-fructose corn syrup
FOR AGES 6+, DAYTIME & NIGHTTIME MULTI-SYMPTOM RELIEF from cold and cough symptoms
FROM THE MAKERS OF VICKS. The World's #1 selling cough and cold OTC brand

Bestseller No. 8

Amazon Basic Care Children's Cough Suppressant DM Syrup, Orange Flavor, 5 fl oz (Pack of 1)

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: This children's cough medicine contains Dextromethorphan polistirex equivalent to 30 mg dextromethorphan hydrobromide, a cough suppressant, which compares to the active ingredient in Children's Delsym.
COUGH MEDICINE FOR KIDS: Temporarily suppresses and relieves children's cough.
12 HOURS: This children's cough medicine temporarily relieves kids' cough for up to 12 hours.
HELPS KIDS' COUGH: Extended release cough medicine for kids relieves the impulse to cough to help them get to sleep.
CHILDREN'S COUGH MEDICINE: Amazon Basic Care Children's Cough Suppressant DM is orange flavored and Gluten Free. For ages 4+.

SaleBestseller No. 9

Delsym Children's 12 Hr Cough Relief Liquid, Orange, 3oz

Controls & Supresses Cough
Advanced time-release formula that works immediately
Provides relief for up to 12 hours
Contains No Fever Reducer Or Pain Reliever
Sulfite & Alcohol Free

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