Cough Syrup Kids by Gaia Kids — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

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Label Data

7.5 mL Serving Size

12 Servings

Other Combinations Product Type

20% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories

25 Calorie(s)

Total Carbohydrates

7 Gram(s) (5% DV)

Honey

8 Gram(s)

Black Elderberry Fruit Extract

13 mg

📊 Market median: 175.0mg (497 products) 📚 11 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 1)

This product: 13mg

English Ivy Leaf Extract

12 mg

Other Ingredients

Cherry Juice Concentrate Water Lemon Juice Concentrate

Label Claims — Verification

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

All Other (100% of products) Structure/Function (91% of products) Nutrient (41% of products)

Target Groups

Children (All) Organic

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Suggested use Ages 2-3: 1.5 teaspoons 3 times daily Ages 4+: 2 teaspoons 3 times daily Shake well before use.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

This product contains honey and is not for use by children under 1 year old. If your child has a medical condition or takes medications, please consult with your doctor before use.

If your child has a medical condition or takes medications, please consult with your doctor before use.

Use only as directed on label. Safety-sealed at neck of bottle.

Store away from children.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Purity All products are screened for pesticides, microbes & heavy metals. No artificial sweeteners No added flavors

Potency Concentrated extracts provide a delicious & convenient way to get your daily dose of herbs. Integrity

Expect more from your cough syrup You want only the best for your children. Our plant-powered cough syrup is formulated with only the best ingredients-including gentle respiratory- and immune-supporting herbs for holistic support.

Featured in this formula: Sustainably sourced organic honey Honey Our honey is organic and fairly traded, gathered from bees in unspoiled wilderness and gently processed to preserve its beneficial properties

Made with Elderberry Honey IVY Leaf

Honey is traditionally used to soothe an occasional dry cough

USDA Organic

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth

Additional Information

Servings per container about 16, about 12

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Refrigerate after opening and consume within 6 months.

Product Details

DSLD Entry Date 2024-06-20

Product Type Other Combinations

Form Liquid

Brand Gaia Kids

DSLD ID 309559

Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

12 Research Sources

48 Avg Quality Score

4 Rct

4 Systematic Review

2 Meta Analysis

1 Clinical Trial

1 Openfda Safety

B Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) supplementation effectively treats upper respiratory symptoms: A meta-analysis of randomized, controlled clinical trials

Meta Analysis Complementary therapies in medicine 2019

PubMed DOI

C Elderberry Supplementation Reduces Cold Duration and Symptoms in Air-Travellers: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

Rct Nutrients 2016

PubMed DOI

C Elderberry for prevention and treatment of viral respiratory illnesses: a systematic review

Systematic Review BMC complementary medicine and therapies 2021

PubMed DOI

C Effect of herbal compounds on coronavirus; a systematic review and meta-analysis

Meta Analysis Virology journal 2022

PubMed DOI

C Anthroposophic medicine in the treatment of pediatric pseudocroup: A systematic review

Systematic Review Complementary therapies in medicine 2018

PubMed DOI

C Effect of Dietary Supplementation with Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Elderberries on Dry Eye Disease (DED) and Immunity: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Rct Nutrients

PubMed DOI

C A systematic review on the sambuci fructus effect and efficacy profiles

Systematic Review Phytotherapy research : PTR 2010

PubMed DOI

C An evidence-based systematic review of elderberry and elderflower (Sambucus nigra) by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration

Systematic Review Journal of dietary supplements 2014

PubMed DOI

C Physical Fitness, Body Composition and Frailty in Elderly People.Exercise Program Effecsts. EXERNET Elder 3.0

Clinical Trial ClinicalTrials.gov 2018

ClinicalTrials.gov

C Inhibition of several strains of influenza virus in vitro and reduction of symptoms by an elderberry extract (Sambucus nigra L.) during an outbreak of influenza B Panama

Rct Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) 1995

PubMed

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