Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for taking in powder material or granules (2) from a capsule (3), having a suction tube body (4, 25) which comprises a suction channel (7) and a suction end (6), and a capsule holder disposed opposite of the suction end (6), and a capsule attachment device (9), wherein a capsule attachment tip (10) designed for attaching the capsule (3) on only one side transitions into the suction tube body (4, 25) by way of a shaft (8), wherein in the shaft (8) at least one hole (11) extending radially to the longitudinal axis of the shaft (8) is provided, on which the suction channel (7) in the suction tube body (4) adjoins, and wherein the shaft (8), which during attachment of a capsule (3) rests on the inside thereof, forms the capsule holder.