Best OTC Drugs 2024

Best OTC Choices in Children's Cough/Cold Combinations

A cough, cold or flu can cause a host of symptoms in your child’s head and chest. Here are Money’s picks for the best combination cough/cold products for children.

The selections were chosen by drugs.com, using a methodology that combines expert assessment with analysis of online reviews, ratings and other customer data.

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Rank
Medication
Active Ingredients
Important Points
#9
Boiron Kids Chestal Cold & Cough Dulcamara Ferrum phosphoricum Hydrastis canadensis Kali bichromicum Nux vomica
  • Homeopathic
  • Safe in children 3 years and older
  • Available in a liquid
#1
Children's Dimetapp Cold & Cough Brompheniramine Dextromethorphan Phenylephrine
  • Safe in children 6 years and older
  • Available in a liquid
  • Can cause drowsiness
  • Relieves cough, sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes
#5
Hyland's 4 Kids Cold 'n Cough Allium Cepa Hepar Sulph Hydrastis Natrum Muriaticum Phosphorus Pulsatilla Sulphur
  • Homeopathic
  • Available in a liquid
  • Safe in children 2 years and older
  • Dye-free and sugar-free
#3
Children's Mucinex Multi-Symptom Cold Dextromethorphan Guaifenesin Phenylephrine
  • Non-drowsy
  • Available in a liquid
  • Safe in children 4 years and older
  • Relieves cough and congestion
#6
PediaCare Children's Cold & Cough Brompheniramine Dextromethorphan Phenylephrine
  • Available in a liquid
  • Safe in children 6 years and older
  • Can cause drowsiness
#2
Children's Robitussin Cough & Cold Dextromethorphan Guaifenesin Phenylephrine
  • Non-drowsy
  • Available in a liquid
  • Safe in children 4 years and older
  • Relieves cough and congestion
#8
Triaminic Children's Day Time Cold & Cough Dextromethorphan Phenylephrine
  • Non-drowsy
  • Available in a liquid
  • Safe in children 4 years and older
  • Relieves cough and congestion
#7
Vicks Children's NyQuil Cold & Cough Relief Chlorpheniramine Dextromethorphan
  • Available in a liquid
  • Safe in children 6 years and older
  • Relieves cough, sneezing, coughing, runny nose
  • Can cause drowsiness
#4
Zarbee's Naturals Children's Cough Syrup + Mucus Dark honey Ivy leaf Zinc Elderberry
  • Drug-free
  • Safe in children 2-6 years old
  • Soothes cough and clears mucus
  • Available in a liquid
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