Thum Thumb Sucking & Nail Biting Deterrent

Thum is a bitter-tasting liquid designed to help discourage thumb sucking and nail biting in children, teenagers, and adults. Applied to dry fingernails as directed, its unpleasant taste provides a reminder when fingers are brought to the mouth.

The package states that Thum helps break the habit with the first application. Results may vary, and consistent use according to the package directions can help reinforce awareness of these repetitive habits.

Thum uses a taste-based deterrent rather than ingredients intended to induce nausea. Its compact 0.20 fl oz bottle is convenient for everyday use at home or when traveling.

How Does Thum Work?

Thum works through taste association. Its bitter-tasting formula creates an unpleasant taste when treated fingers or nails enter the mouth, helping interrupt the habit of bringing fingers to the mouth.

For people who bite their nails, this taste serves as a reminder when they begin the familiar hand-to-mouth behavior. For thumb suckers, it provides a taste-based deterrent when the thumb enters the mouth.

Thum is designed to support efforts to change these habits. Individual results vary, and the product should be used according to its package directions.

What Is Thum Used For?

Thum is formulated to help discourage two common repetitive habits:

• Nail biting: The bitter taste provides a reminder when treated fingernails are brought to the mouth.

• Thumb sucking: The taste-based deterrent helps discourage the habit when the treated thumb enters the mouth.

Thum is labeled for adults, teenagers, and children. Parents and caregivers should supervise children's use and follow all product directions and warnings.

How to Use Thum

1. Apply Thum to dry fingernails twice daily, following the package directions.

2. Allow the product to dry completely after application.

3. Reapply according to the label instructions.

Use only as directed on the packaging. Keep the product out of reach of children when not in use.

Ingredients

The listed ingredients are:

Aqua (water), capsicum oleoresin, glycerin, xanthan gum, polysorbate 20, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, and citric acid.

Capsicum oleoresin is a vegetable-derived ingredient included in the product's bitter-taste formulation.

Product Specifications

• Product: Thum Thumb Sucking & Nail Biting Deterrent

• Size: 0.20 fl oz

• Form: Brush-on liquid

• Purpose: Helps discourage thumb sucking and nail biting

• Method: Bitter-taste deterrent

• Intended users: Adults, teenagers, and children

• Country of origin: Made in the USA

• Available from: The Oakhurst Company

Safety Information

• Tamper-resistant packaging: Do not purchase if the plastic cover has been broken open.

• Accidental ingestion: Seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

• Storage: Keep out of reach of children.

• Use: Read and follow all warnings and instructions on the product packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions About Thum

What is Thum used for?

Thum is a bitter-tasting liquid designed to help discourage thumb sucking and nail biting. Its taste provides a reminder when treated fingers are brought to the mouth.

How does Thum help discourage nail biting?

Thum creates an unpleasant taste on treated fingernails. When a person brings their fingers to their mouth, the taste serves as a reminder that may help interrupt the nail-biting habit.

Can Thum help with thumb sucking?

Yes. Thum is labeled for thumb sucking as well as nail biting. Its bitter taste is intended to discourage the habit when the treated thumb enters the mouth.

Will Thum cause nausea or stomach upset?

Thum is marketed as a bitter-taste deterrent rather than a preparation intended to induce nausea. Follow the product label and do not assume that accidental ingestion cannot cause adverse effects.

How often should Thum be applied?

The supplied package directions state that Thum should be applied to dry fingernails twice daily. Allow the product to dry completely after application.

Is Thum intended for children?

Thum is labeled for adults, teenagers, and children. Parents and caregivers should supervise children's use, follow the package instructions, and keep the bottle out of reach when not in use.

What makes Thum taste bitter?

The listed formulation includes capsicum oleoresin, a vegetable-derived ingredient used in the product's bitter-taste formulation.

How much Thum is in the bottle?

The bottle contains 0.20 fl oz of liquid.

Is Thum made in the USA?

The product packaging identifies Thum as made in the USA.

Where can I buy Thum?

Thum is available through The Oakhurst Company's online product listing, subject to availability. Check the product page for current pricing and available purchase options.

Help Discourage Thumb Sucking and Nail Biting With Thum

Thum offers a bitter-taste approach to helping discourage thumb sucking and nail biting. Applied to dry fingernails as directed, it provides a taste-based reminder when fingers are brought to the mouth.

The package states that Thum helps break the habit with the first application, although individual results may vary.

Always read and follow the product label before use.