Drug & supplement interaction

Ip-6 + Naproxen Sodium

Naproxen Sodium brand name: Midol Extended Relief.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Ip-6 has a moderate interaction with Naproxen Sodium. Theoretically, concomitant use of IP-6 with drugs that affect platelet aggregation may increase the risk of bleeding.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodUnlikely
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Ip-6 and Naproxen Sodium

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Moderate

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS

Why this applies to Naproxen Sodium

Naproxen Sodium falls under ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS — the group Ip-6 interacts with.

Theoretically, concomitant use of IP-6 with drugs that affect platelet aggregation may increase the risk of bleeding. In vitro IP-6 can inhibit platelet aggregation. This effect has not been demonstrated in humans.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D

Interaction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans..

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the simple version. Naproxen (the pain reliever in Midol Extended Relief) already makes your platelets a little less sticky, which is part of how NSAIDs can irritate the stomach and raise the chance of bleeding or bruising. IP-6 has shown a similar platelet-slowing effect, but only in lab dish studies, never proven in real people. So on paper, pairing the two could nudge your bleeding risk up a bit.

Honestly, this is a theoretical, low-likelihood concern. Still, watch for things like easy bruising, nosebleeds, stomach pain, or dark stools, especially with regular naproxen use. If you take naproxen often or have any bleeding history, run the combo past your pharmacist or doctor first.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Vucenik I, Podczasy JJ, Shamsuddin AM. Antiplatelet activity of inositol hexaphosphate. Anticancer Res 1999;19:3689-93.

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Ip-6 Also Interacts With Other Medications

Ip-6 has 121 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Naproxen Sodium one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 121 No known interaction 2,709 (incl. Naproxen Sodium)
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Check Another of Your Medications Against Ip-6

Covers the 2,830 medications we’ve checked against Ip-6. Pick one to open its full report.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Naproxen Sodium

This page covers Ip-6 only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Naproxen Sodium page lists 311 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Beer (major), Danshen (major) and Piracetam (major).

Open the Naproxen Sodium interaction page

One more smart check

Taking Ip-6 as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 189 real supplement products containing Ip-6, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Ip-6. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Naproxen Sodium too, on top of Ip-6 — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Ip-6 and Naproxen Sodium Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Ip-6
Top half

#433 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Naproxen Sodium
Steady interest

#1,605 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Supplement

About Ip-6

What is Ip-6?

  • Antioxidant support
  • Cancer prevention interest
  • Kidney stone prevention
  • Heart and immune support
  • Reducing excess iron

IP-6 (inositol hexaphosphate, also called phytic acid or phytate) is a natural compound found in high-fiber plant foods and sold as a supplement, often paired with inositol. It is most studied as an antioxidant and mineral binder, but human evidence for its popular uses—such as cancer prevention—is limited and not conclusive. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using it, especially if you have low mineral levels or a chronic condition.

Read the full Ip-6 monograph & all interactions
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Ip-6

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Ip-6 — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
121Moderate
0Minor
2,708No known interaction
121 Moderate 2,708 No interaction
Moderate

121 interactions

Showing 60 of 121 moderate interactions — see all 121 on the Ip-6 page.

No interaction 2,708 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Ip-6 against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,708 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Ip-6 list.

See the full Ip-6 interactions page
See every supplement checked against Naproxen Sodium, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Ip-6 and Naproxen Sodium Together: Common Questions

Can you take Ip-6 with Naproxen Sodium?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Ip-6 and Naproxen Sodium interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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