The invention relates to a dispenser (1) for pulverulent compounds contained in a separate pack, in particular compounds (M) contained in a blister pack (18), wherein the pack has a container part (14) and a tear-off container cover (16), wherein, furthermore, an air flow sucked in after removal of the container cover (16) from the container part (14) is at least partially sucked through the container part (14), and wherein the container cover (16) projects out of a tear-off opening (25) of the dispenser (1) for actuating purposes. In order to improve the design of a dispenser of the type in question in a structurally simple manner such that functionally reliable handling is provided over the course of the inhaling operation, it is proposed that the air flow is sucked laterally into the dispenser (1) with respect to a tear-off direction (r) of the container cover (16), and that the container cover (16) closes the tear-off opening (25).
