Most Effective Cough Drops to Soothe Your Cold, Flu and COVID Hacking

With 7.5 mg of cooling menthol and a honey-lemon flavor that nicely blunts the menthol so it’s not overwhelming, these individually wrapped drops are a reliable way to quell a cough and sore throat, and also soothe nasal passages. Some users note that these are smaller than they used to be, which may be why the company does not recommend them for children under age four.

These diabetic-friendly sugar-free drops net out to around 4 cents each, which is less compared to a major brand’s equivalent product. They have a medium amount of menthol (5.8 mg as compared to 20 for a “severe cough” product), and many satisfied users say it is “equally good as the name brand.”