Zarbee's

Children's Daytime Cough Syrup + Mucus Natural Mixed Berry Flavor

F
N+ Score57
Herbal & BotanicalServing: 5 mLType: Botanical with Nutrients

Zarbee's Children's Daytime Cough Syrup + Mucus is an Herbal & Botanical product formulated for children. It contains 25 mg of Black Elderberry Fruit Extract and 18 mg of English Ivy Leaf Extract, ingredients traditionally used for cough and cold symptoms. The product also includes 1.7 mg of Zinc per serving, which is considered underdosed compared to typical recommendations for immune support in children. With a total of 6 ingredients and 100% label transparency, the product clearly lists its components. However, its N+ Score of 57 and an 'F' grade suggest that the ingredient adequacy for its intended purpose is low, with no ingredients reaching clinically studied dosages. This syrup may be considered by parents seeking a natural-based option for children's cough relief, but should be noted for its underdosed zinc and lack of clinically dosed active ingredients.

About This Product

Children's Daytime Cough Syrup + Mucus Natural Mixed Berry Flavor by Zarbee's is a herbal & botanical supplement containing 6 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 57/100 (Grade F).

N+ Score Breakdown

Ingredient Adequacy0/100

Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?

Formula Completeness67/100

Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?

Label Transparency100/100

Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?

Ingredient Diversity100/100

Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?

Strengths

  • +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
  • +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms

Weaknesses

  • Several ingredients below clinically effective doses

Ingredient Analysis (6 ingredients)

IngredientAmountDose Adequacy
Calories20.000 Calorie(s)N/A
Zinc1.700 mgUnder
Total Carbohydrates5.000 Gram(s)N/A
Black Elderberry Fruit Extract25.000 mgN/A
Honey6.000 Gram(s)N/A
English Ivy Leaf Extract18.000 mgN/A

Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.