The invention relates to an inhaler permitting improved actuation and designed for inhalation of powdery medicaments from capsules which, prior to use, are inserted into a capsule holder arranged in the inhaler. After inserting the capsule into the capsule holder, the patient can press an actuating element which can be set in motion from a rest position and which in doing so engages with at least one needle that can pierce into the capsule holder. With the aid of the at least one needle, the capsule is punctured and the medicament is released. According to the invention, the object is achieved by an inhaler with an improved actuating element (7, 10).
