It is advisable, in general, to avoid cathartics except under medical

supervision, since certain drugs are often very harmful when their use
is long continued and the longer they are used the more dependent on
them the user becomes
It is advisable, in general, to avoid cathartics except under medical
supervision, since certain drugs are often very harmful when their use
is long continued and the longer they are used the more dependent on
them the user becomes. Laxative drugs, even mineral waters, should never
be used habitually.