--- title: "kids cough medicine — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (60/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/health-household/kids-cough-medicine" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:10:04.236Z" locale: en meta: description: "kids cough medicine shows low returns (0.0%), but strong incumbent ratings (4.7★) keeps it on the watch list." "og:description": "kids cough medicine shows low returns (0.0%), but strong incumbent ratings (4.7★) keeps it on the watch list." "og:title": "kids cough medicine — Niche Verdict: Worth a look (60/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **kids cough medicine** **Worth a look****60/100 ** kids cough medicine shows low returns (0.0%), but strong incumbent ratings (4.7★) keeps it on the watch list. **Market/yr** **$1.9M** **Growth (1y)** **+133.3%** **Products** **33** **Brands** **12** was 13 a year ago **Sellers** **638** **Price range** **$6.34–$20.88** **Returns** **0.0%** **Rating** **4.7★** **Worth a look** Scored 60/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **49** ×0.30 Growth **69** ×0.30 Competition **64** ×0.20 Quality gap **20** ×0.10 Returns **100** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +133.3% year over year. 60K30KSpike '24Spike '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jun '25Oct '25Feb '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Feb, Oct, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 4.1× ## **Competition** - Zarbee's32% - Dimetapp17% - Hyland's11% - Mucinex11% - Robitussin9% - Genexa5% - Other (6 brands)15% The top 5 products take 47% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 12 brands and 638 sellers compete here. **Brands** **12 **▼falling was 13 a year ago **Sellers** **638** **Top 5 brand share** **80%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Zarbees Kids Cough + Mucus Day and Night Value Pack with Honey Ivy Leaf Zinc Elderberry Chamomile Berry Pediatrician Recommended Alcohol Free No Artificial Sweeteners 2X 4 fl. oz. Bottles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mc3BwOOYL.jpg) [**Zarbees Kids Cough + Mucus Day and Night Value Pack with Honey Ivy Leaf Zinc Elderberry Chamomile Berry Pediatrician Recommended Alcohol Free No Artificial Sweeteners 2X 4 fl. oz. Bottles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Z9YBDFJ) Zarbee's$16.014.8★3,95816%▼falling 2 ![Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough Value Pack Antihistamine Kids Cough Medicine Grape Flavor (2) 4 Oz Bottles Packaging May Vary.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mKIZIHEjL.jpg) [**Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough Value Pack Antihistamine Kids Cough Medicine Grape Flavor (2) 4 Oz Bottles Packaging May Vary.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KUJEWBS) Dimetapp$10.134.8★93211%▲rising 3 ![Zarbees Baby Daytime and Nighttime Cough Syrup + Immune Value Pack Natural Grape Flavor Organic Agave No Drugs Alcohol Gluten Babies 6 Months and Up 2X 4 Fl. Oz. Bottles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bz2uzzzFL.jpg) [**Zarbees Baby Daytime and Nighttime Cough Syrup + Immune Value Pack Natural Grape Flavor Organic Agave No Drugs Alcohol Gluten Babies 6 Months and Up 2X 4 Fl. Oz. Bottles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYQSHHPL) Zarbee's$12.944.8★1,1188%▲rising 4 ![Hylands Kids Cold and Cough Day and Night Combo Pack Cold Medicine for Ages 2 and up Syrup Cough Medicine for Kids Nasal Decongestant 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 2)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CfAC-pHlL.jpg) [**Hylands Kids Cold and Cough Day and Night Combo Pack Cold Medicine for Ages 2 and up Syrup Cough Medicine for Kids Nasal Decongestant 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 2)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L3LAK7S) Hyland's$12.194.7★8,3786%▼falling 5 ![Childrens Robitussin DM Day and Night Cough Relief Value Pack Cough Medicine Grape/Fruit Punch Flavor - 4 Fl Oz x 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VXx8u+xiL.jpg) [**Childrens Robitussin DM Day and Night Cough Relief Value Pack Cough Medicine Grape/Fruit Punch Flavor - 4 Fl Oz x 2**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CVYDRXN) Robitussin$11.204.8★1,3776%—flat 6 ![Mucinex Childrens Multi-Symptom Cold Medicine Kids Cough Medicine Mucinex Kids Medicine/Decongestant with Dextromethorphan HBr Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCl Very Berry Flavor Liquid 4 Fl Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eZgUjPNmL.jpg) [**Mucinex Childrens Multi-Symptom Cold Medicine Kids Cough Medicine Mucinex Kids Medicine/Decongestant with Dextromethorphan HBr Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCl Very Berry Flavor Liquid 4 Fl Oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZJ0AWQ) Mucinex$9.014.8★7,5136%▲rising 7 ![Hylands Kids Cough Syrup and Mucus Relief Daytime and Nighttime Combo Pack Kids Medicine for Ages 2-12 Grape Flavor Promotes Sleep Cough Runny Nose Mucus and Congestion 8 Ounces](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bPCJJSqFL.jpg) [**Hylands Kids Cough Syrup and Mucus Relief Daytime and Nighttime Combo Pack Kids Medicine for Ages 2-12 Grape Flavor Promotes Sleep Cough Runny Nose Mucus and Congestion 8 Ounces**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B381T41P) Hyland's$12.034.8★2,4364%▲rising 8 ![Delsym Childrens 12 Hour Cough Relief Liquid - Day or Night Cough Syrup and Kids Cough Medicine Grape 5 Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fTlBTm+0L.jpg) [**Delsym Childrens 12 Hour Cough Relief Liquid - Day or Night Cough Syrup and Kids Cough Medicine Grape 5 Oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CQUFWS) Delsym$14.604.7★1,9714%▲rising 9 ![Robitussin Childrens Cough and Chest Congestion DM Cough Medicine for Kids Grape Flavor - 4 Fl Oz Bottle 300318715130](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41c0ItxlRNL.jpg) [**Robitussin Childrens Cough and Chest Congestion DM Cough Medicine for Kids Grape Flavor - 4 Fl Oz Bottle 300318715130**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CVWG341) Robitussin$6.834.8★2,4733%—flat 10 ![Zarbees Childrens All-in-One Honey Cough Syrup + Mucus Throat & Nasal Day & Night Value Two Pack for Kids 6-12 + Dark Honey Ivy Leaf Extract Zinc Turmeric Root & B-Vitamins Grape 2 x 4 fl. Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nq4T7aKIL.jpg) [**Zarbees Childrens All-in-One Honey Cough Syrup + Mucus Throat & Nasal Day & Night Value Two Pack for Kids 6-12 + Dark Honey Ivy Leaf Extract Zinc Turmeric Root & B-Vitamins Grape 2 x 4 fl. Oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Z9Y8NPQ) Zarbee's$18.184.7★9173%▼falling 11 ![Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough Medicine Cough Suppressant Antihistamine Runny Nose Sneezing Itchy Watery Eyes Grape Flavor Alcohol & Phenylephrine-Free 8 Fl Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fcREtx-PL.jpg) [**Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough Medicine Cough Suppressant Antihistamine Runny Nose Sneezing Itchy Watery Eyes Grape Flavor Alcohol & Phenylephrine-Free 8 Fl Oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR1X1DML) Dimetapp$10.274.8★5153%▲rising 12 ![Mucinex Cold & Cough Childrens Multi-Symptom Day/Night Liquid Very Berry 8oz (2x4oz) Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion Thins & Loosens Mucus Controls Cough Reduces Fever Soothes Sore Throat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QY4T5ITPL.jpg) [**Mucinex Cold & Cough Childrens Multi-Symptom Day/Night Liquid Very Berry 8oz (2x4oz) Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion Thins & Loosens Mucus Controls Cough Reduces Fever Soothes Sore Throat**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K3EM2AE) Mucinex$16.384.8★7,5132%▼falling 13 ![Beekeepers Naturals Propolis Honey Cough Syrup Daytime for Kids Immune Support with Elderberry Vitamin C Vitamin D & Raw Honey - Throat Soothing - Gluten Free & Clean Ingredients 4 oz.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ZdBQ5tisL.jpg) [**Beekeepers Naturals Propolis Honey Cough Syrup Daytime for Kids Immune Support with Elderberry Vitamin C Vitamin D & Raw Honey - Throat Soothing - Gluten Free & Clean Ingredients 4 oz.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092JPS9MV) Beekeeper's Naturals$9.854.7★6772%—flat 14 ![Genexa Kids Cold Crush | Multi-Symptom Cough & Cold Sore Throat Congestion Relief for Children | Acai Berry Flavor | Organic & Non-GMO | Homeopathic Remedy Made Clean | 60 Chewable Tablets Age 4-11](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rRyznkZyL.jpg) [**Genexa Kids Cold Crush | Multi-Symptom Cough & Cold Sore Throat Congestion Relief for Children | Acai Berry Flavor | Organic & Non-GMO | Homeopathic Remedy Made Clean | 60 Chewable Tablets Age 4-11**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FCDDEUC) Genexa$13.714.7★3,4952%—flat 15 ![Kids Throat Soothing Lollipops by Beekeepers Naturals - Doctor Formulated Immune Support Vitamin D & Honey Under 2g Sugar Clean Ingredients 15 ct](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dKCWSFCrL.jpg) [**Kids Throat Soothing Lollipops by Beekeepers Naturals - Doctor Formulated Immune Support Vitamin D & Honey Under 2g Sugar Clean Ingredients 15 ct**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG6YBBNY) Beekeeper's Naturals$9.524.6★3,2952%—flat **~~Showing 15 of 33 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 33 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Zarbees Kids Cough + Mucus Day and Night Value Pack with Honey Ivy Leaf Zinc Elderberry Chamomile Berry Pediatrician Recommended Alcohol Free No Artificial Sweeteners 2X 4 fl. oz. Bottles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mc3BwOOYL.jpg)**Zarbees Kids Cough + Mucus Day and Night Value Pack with Honey Ivy Leaf Zinc Elderberry Chamomile Berry Pediatrician Recommended Alcohol Free No Artificial Sweeteners 2X 4 fl. oz. Bottles** Zarbee's**$16.01**4.8★3,958 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Z9YBDFJ) [![Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough Value Pack Antihistamine Kids Cough Medicine Grape Flavor (2) 4 Oz Bottles Packaging May Vary.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mKIZIHEjL.jpg)**Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough Value Pack Antihistamine Kids Cough Medicine Grape Flavor (2) 4 Oz Bottles Packaging May Vary.** Dimetapp**$10.13**4.8★932 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KUJEWBS) [![Zarbees Baby Daytime and Nighttime Cough Syrup + Immune Value Pack Natural Grape Flavor Organic Agave No Drugs Alcohol Gluten Babies 6 Months and Up 2X 4 Fl. Oz. Bottles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bz2uzzzFL.jpg)**Zarbees Baby Daytime and Nighttime Cough Syrup + Immune Value Pack Natural Grape Flavor Organic Agave No Drugs Alcohol Gluten Babies 6 Months and Up 2X 4 Fl. Oz. Bottles** Zarbee's**$12.94**4.8★1,118 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYQSHHPL) [![Hylands Kids Cold and Cough Day and Night Combo Pack Cold Medicine for Ages 2 and up Syrup Cough Medicine for Kids Nasal Decongestant 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 2)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CfAC-pHlL.jpg)**Hylands Kids Cold and Cough Day and Night Combo Pack Cold Medicine for Ages 2 and up Syrup Cough Medicine for Kids Nasal Decongestant 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 2)** Hyland's**$12.19**4.7★8,378 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L3LAK7S) [![Childrens Robitussin DM Day and Night Cough Relief Value Pack Cough Medicine Grape/Fruit Punch Flavor - 4 Fl Oz x 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VXx8u+xiL.jpg)**Childrens Robitussin DM Day and Night Cough Relief Value Pack Cough Medicine Grape/Fruit Punch Flavor - 4 Fl Oz x 2** Robitussin**$11.20**4.8★1,377 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CVYDRXN) [![Mucinex Childrens Multi-Symptom Cold Medicine Kids Cough Medicine Mucinex Kids Medicine/Decongestant with Dextromethorphan HBr Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCl Very Berry Flavor Liquid 4 Fl Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eZgUjPNmL.jpg)**Mucinex Childrens Multi-Symptom Cold Medicine Kids Cough Medicine Mucinex Kids Medicine/Decongestant with Dextromethorphan HBr Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCl Very Berry Flavor Liquid 4 Fl Oz** Mucinex**$9.01**4.8★7,513 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZJ0AWQ) [![Hylands Kids Cough Syrup and Mucus Relief Daytime and Nighttime Combo Pack Kids Medicine for Ages 2-12 Grape Flavor Promotes Sleep Cough Runny Nose Mucus and Congestion 8 Ounces](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bPCJJSqFL.jpg)**Hylands Kids Cough Syrup and Mucus Relief Daytime and Nighttime Combo Pack Kids Medicine for Ages 2-12 Grape Flavor Promotes Sleep Cough Runny Nose Mucus and Congestion 8 Ounces** Hyland's**$12.03**4.8★2,436 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B381T41P) [![Delsym Childrens 12 Hour Cough Relief Liquid - Day or Night Cough Syrup and Kids Cough Medicine Grape 5 Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fTlBTm+0L.jpg)**Delsym Childrens 12 Hour Cough Relief Liquid - Day or Night Cough Syrup and Kids Cough Medicine Grape 5 Oz** Delsym**$14.60**4.7★1,971 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CQUFWS) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Cough Relief**21% *“helps with coughing”* **Taste-Overall**13% *“taste natural”* **Efficiency**8% *“Works Well”* **Cold Relief**6% *“works well for colds”* **Flavor**4% *“The orange flavor was actually good”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“Easy to use”* **Quality-Overall**4% *“No complaints”* **Value For Money**4% *“Great value”* **Sleep Quality**3% *“Very helpful for sleep”* **Natural Ingredients**2% *“instant natural relief”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Taste-Overall**19% *“Horrible taste”* **Cough Relief**9% *“were coughing so much”* **Functionality-Overall**7% *“none worked”* **Flavor**6% *“artificial flavor in it”* **Value For Money**4% *“These can be kind of expensive”* **Dosage**3% *“only 1 fights a little to take meds”* **Sleep Quality**3% *“Will not help with sleep”* **Side Effects**3% *“THIS MEDICATION IS BAD”* **Thickness**2% *“Very thick syrup”* **Sweetness**2% *“even though they are not super sweet like regular candy”* #### **Top return reasons**- Value For Money20% - Bitter20% - Product Condition20% - Age Suitability20% - Taste-Overall20%