Hyland’s Kids Cough & Mucus Combo Pack

In a highly processed world, I focus on choosing better or best low-tox options where possible. When I’m evaluating cough and mucus products for kids, I look beyond the front label and focus on the full ingredient list and how the formula is put together, including sweeteners, flavors, and preservatives.

What I look for

I prefer products that avoid conventional OTC cough and cold actives, artificial colors, alcohol, and petroleum-based ingredients. I also pay attention to sweeteners and preservatives and tend to choose formulas that are clearly labeled and kept as simple as possible.

Product description

Hyland’s Kids Cough & Mucus Combo Pack includes both a daytime and nighttime formula designed to support temporary relief of cough and mucus-related symptoms. The daytime option is intended for use without drowsiness, while the nighttime option is formulated with rest in mind. Both formulas rely on homeopathic preparations rather than conventional over-the-counter cough and cold medications.

Ingredients

The active ingredients in both formulas are homeopathic dilutions of plant- and mineral-based ingredients traditionally used in homeopathy for cough, mucus, congestion, and throat irritation. The nighttime formula includes additional homeopathic ingredients associated with rest.

Inactive ingredients include purified water, glycerine, citric acid, glycyrrhiza extract, natural grape flavor, and sodium benzoate as a preservative.

These formulas are alcohol-free, dye-free, and do not contain common OTC cough and cold actives such as dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, phenylephrine, doxylamine, or chlorpheniramine.

What I like

I like that the ingredient lists are clearly disclosed and that the formulas avoid conventional OTC cough and cold drugs. The alcohol-free and dye-free formulation will matter to families who are mindful of ingredient choices.

Things to keep in mind

This product does include a preservative and a non-specific “natural flavor,” which may not align with every family’s preference for minimal formulations. As always, it’s important to follow label directions and consider your child’s individual needs.