typically results from Senna type laxatives.
http://www.medicinenet.com/melanosis_coli/article.htm
There has been a "movement" away from the use of these for that reason.
In long term care, the most common laxative now is Miralax, now available in generic called Glycolax.
Don't underestimate prunes/dates/figs...these are high in nutrients and do help some people.
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