A dispensing device (1) for dispensing a fluid comprising a base (2) having a longitudinal axis (A), a receiving chamber (14) formed in the base for the fluid, and a dispensing opening (18) formed in the base for dispensing the fluid from the receiving chamber. The dispensing opening (18) is formed in a dispensing area (4) of the dispensing device (1). Furthermore, the dispensing device (1) comprises a closure element which is movably arranged on the base. The closure element (30) comprises a dispensing channel (40) that is open to the outside. The closure element (30) is movable from a closed position, in which a fluid connection between the dispensing opening (18) and the dispensing channel (40) is interrupted, into a dispensing position, in which there is a fluid-tight fluid connection between the dispensing opening (18) and the dispensing channel (40). The dispensing device (1) includes a protective device (70).
