From the Honda manual...
14: Tighten bolts and nuts finger tight at six points as shown below.
15: Tighten all bolts and nuts starting from bolt 1 clockwise in three steps.
NOTE: Excessive tightening can cause distortion of the oil pan gasket & oil leakage.
Torque : 12 N.m (1.2kgf.m, 8.7lbs'ft)
There's no requirement for sealant listed in the manual & IMO, no sealant is required.
In fact, I'd go so far as to say it generally makes matters worse.
When I do it, I just make sure the surfaces are spotlessly clean & a new gasket is used.
"Carby Cleaner" or Brake Clean" is your freind & the torque is critical.
Hope that helps.
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