Carbocium 10mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of constipation. This medicine absorbs water and makes stool soft, bulky and easier to pass. Carbocium 10mg Tablet is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Avoid taking it just before bedtime, or while lying down. Take it with at least one full glass of liquid or more. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are bloating and abdominal distension. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Lifestyle modifications like reducing smoking, increasing exercise and a healthy diet will help you to get better results. Consult a doctor before taking this medicine if you have a sudden change in bowel functions that persists for ten days and if you suffer from nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain. Discontinue Carbocium 10mg Tablet if your constipation lasts seven days even after taking it and if you experience rectal bleeding these may be a sign of a serious medical condition.