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

Remember these? You had them as a kid — they’re not soft like gummy bears, but they’re not hard either, and they dissolve to a throat-coating goop that feels really nice, and so keeps throat-clearing coughs to a minimum. The main ingredient is plant glycerin, which when combined with gum acacia, explains the softish texture. These taste more like candy than medicine, and are not for hard-core flu or chest coughs.

Some people find menthol irritating or just want a little more friendliness in their cough drop. Honees gets a 4.9 out of 5 for flavor, and users like that the goopy center of this hard drop coats and soothes the throat. While these are a little more expensive than many cough drops, the drops themselves are bigger than most. One thing to note: These are entirely sugar (with water as the last ingredient), so if you’re watching your added sugar intake, be aware.