The injection device has a metering element (9) or a control knob (11) for adjustment and distribution of a fixed dose with a guide element. A holding element (8) has a guide counter-element and retaining elements (8d,8d). The guide element of metering element or of control knob is engaged with guide counter-element of retaining element in initial position such as raised position and distributed position of metering element or control knob. The metering element or control knob is rotated relative to retaining element.